Bike parts important to know for the Triathlete

For most triathletes, their bike is probably the one piece of equipment that will take them a really long time to understand. Why is that? All those bike parts! Well, for the other two parts of the Triathlon, the triathlete’s body is all we have to work with. 

Understanding of Mechanics and Repairs Crucial

Here is a beginner’s primer to the different parts of your bike:

Handlebars - most triathletes will replace their drop handlebars with aero handlebars which are supposed to reduce the amount of wind drag when cycling

Learn your bike, the different parts:

* Drive Train, Breaks and that stuff 
* Wheels and Tires
* Hubs 
* Spokes
* Rims

You need to learn not just want they are but how to maintain them and make road repairs to keep you from having to drop out of a race. Either get chummy with the local bike shop where you bought it, find a friend who knows his or her bike well, or find a good site online that caters to triathletes.

While not actually part of your bike, make sure you have both a pump and rack before you head off on race day. You’ll also need to bring a helmet; they’re required wearing.

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Cycling
- Arm Warmers
- Balaclavas
- Bells
- Bottle Cages
- Child Seats
- Computers
- Grips
- Handlebar Bags
- Hats
- Heart Rate Monitors
- Helmets
- Mountain
- Road
- Youth
- Hybrid Bikes
- Hydration Pack Accessories
- Hydration Packs
- Lights
- Locks
- Mirrors
- Nutrition
- Bars
- Panniers
- Pumps
- Racks
- Seat Covers
- Seat Packs
- Seats
- Shoe Accessories
 

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