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Specials at TT and Triathlon Bikes
Disc wheel
Triathlon/TT bike
Position for TT and triathlon
The seat and handlebar position of
time trial and triathlon bikes is consid-
erably different from that of conven-
tional racing bikes. Please allow specialists to
advise you on the seating position of your time
trial or triathlon bike.
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Time trial handlebar
Time trial shifter
Aero brake levers
Tri spoke wheel
The behaviour of a bicycle with a TT
handlebar or attachments can be
dangerously different to what you are
used to. The movement required of the hands
from the time trial position to the brake or gear
handles is also longer and unfamiliar. Please
practice this is in a safe area until you have
mastered the controls of the bicycle.
Disc wheels, special wheels
If your bicycle has disk wheels, tri-spokes or oth-
er types of wheels, please ensure that you famil-
iarise yourself with how to handle and care for
them.
Special wheels can behave different-
ly than you are used to when riding,
braking and steering. Trispokes and
Aero bar
disk wheels in particular are more
sensitive to wind than conventional wheels.
Rims made of something other than alumini-
um can provide different, and perhaps con-
siderably less effective, braking than you are
used to.
Familiarise yourself with your new bicycle
and its behaviour in a safe, quiet area.
Electrical/electronic gear shifting system
If your bicycle is equipped with a gear system
which sends its shifting signals electronically: For
operation and upkeep read the enclosed instruc-
tions from the respective manufacturer.
Allow a specialist retailer to work on the elec-
tronic circuit. Ask a specialist retailer to inform
you about the use and maintenance of this part.
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