Total Posts: 19
1.6 Years Ago

What I mean is do different tri-bike brands handle and fit differently? Similar to Italian suits that are more fitted than American made and English suits have vents etc...

I am in the process of finding (and hopefully buying) a tri bike. I have read all the articles and posts regarding geometry and frame builds. Once I read these articles and look online at different brands I often wonder; the specs look good (steeper seattube angle, 6mm bracketdrop, smaller head tube angle, etc), do those specs meet my needs or body build or how I ride?

Can anyone recommend a impartial website or magazine that objectively rates tri-bikes or post their thoughts?

I would love to see something like:

Italian brands: for smaller frame riders who like taking corners at faster speeds

French brands: average sized rider who value stability at high speeds or downhill descents

American brands: durable, larger size riders that is very responsive to rider but not as stable as the (insert brand)...but great for sprints and hills

Thanks for all your help and tri on!

Total Posts: 637
1.6 Years Ago

Probably the closest I have found is Bicycle magazine's review of bikes issue that they do once a year on new models.

Good Luck :o)

Jim C#2