Can You Use a Mountain Bike In A Triathlon? | Beginner Triathlon Bike
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
- When beginner triathletes get into the sport they often wonder "can you use a mountain bike in a triathlon". The answer is yes, a beginner triathlon bike can be a mountain bike, a gravel bike, a road bike, a cyclocross bike, any bike at all is a great beginner bike for triathletes. With these tips beginner triathletes will get the most out of the bike they use.
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Going to attend next June my very 1st triathlon and YES with the MTB fully. Thank you for the inspiration!
I like how Taren in a bike shop recommends buying from Amazon.
Seem to have missed a fairly obvious point here - tyre type. Friction on a wide nobly tyre is going to be one of the biggest factors in your speed. It's not expensive to switch them out for some more commuter / road biased tyres and would make more difference than aero gains. That would be first on my list for prepping a mountain bike for triathlon.
Agreed. Rolling resistance should be the first thing (and probably cheapest) people address on a MTB.
Yup, my first thought when he was talking about "aero" tires. I swapped my knobbies for slicks (1.25" aka 32mm), on the same rims, and went from struggling on paved paths to topping out my gears.
Last July I did my first Sprint-Triathlon, didn't want to buy an expensive bike because I was only doing the race for fun and for fitness. I took 30th out of around 250 people, but during the bike portion I was constantly being pasted up. My run was the fastest of the day which helped me out a lot! But if you are serious about doing Triathlons I definitely don't recommend a mountain bike.
Using the random mountain bike or city bike in your garage for your first triathlon? How about taking it to a bike shop for a tune up and inspection so you don’t end up with a mechanical or worse, hurt in your very first race?
Another great video, thank you 🙏🏻
Accidentally left my bike up at college and now have to do a triathlon with my full sus mountain bike. It's going to be hell 😭
Taren I think that one of the most important parts is also to get rid of a front fork suspension. Either put it at its hardest or replace the fork for a cheaper one (and get rid of those shocks). Less weight and stiffer frame will do wonders.
I always give a thumps up for TT videos, even the ones that are half-baked.
Id go for mountain bike clip less shoes to start off with. Easier for walking during transition and can be used on the mountain bike whether you graduate to a Tri bike or not.
Did you use a mountain bike?
@@jameelkaraki5913 I used a very old road bike. I’ve got a newer bike now but still use mountain bike shoes.
@@terryballard8551 thank you
Sorry, I love you Taren but this is some of the worst beginner advice I’ve ever heard. 1. Aero bars on a mountain bike might never work based on a particular bike’s geometry, and anyway you’re not holding up “aerobars,” you’re holding a whole aero cockpit! Some beginner is going to buy that thing (which is absolutely not going to be $50) and then try to get his mountain bike brakes and shifters mounted on this? How would someone even get trigger shifters and their cables mounted on an aero cockpit? 2. Swap out your wheels for something narrower, for aero benefits? Please... the biggest problem would probably be the rolling resistance of knobby tires. Anyone can get slick tires for existing MTB wheels easy, for like $25 per tire. 3) clipless shoes, for safety reasons? Given how common it is for beginners to fall off their clipless shoes, and given that they’ll need to mount and unmount during the race, AND given the fact that bike shoes would obligate then to change shoes in transition, the best (and safest) beginner advice here is “just wear your running shoes on the bike.”
Ditto - I hope he doesn't delete your post, there is at least a dozen posts missing from earlier, I don't think coach Taren likes dissent.
Did my Olympic tri with a hybrid mountain bike, was definitely tougher but still worth it.
Do you recommend a mountian bike?I have not bought one yet. Please advise.
@@jameelkaraki5913 It made the distance so much harder so a street bike would be best, but it can be done with a mountain. I guess it really depends on how often you do these vs casual or trail riding. I wasn't going to buy a new bike just for 1 race.
Great suggestions, the only other thing I think is a big issue for using a non road bike, is the gear ratios on MTB's. My MTB gearing is so different for speed from my road bike.
I've used both clipless and flat pedals over the years. Right now, I only use flats. I know it is psychological, but I find that I am always holding back when I'm riding clipless on a mountain bike or a road bike. I just do not like the feeling of being "locked on" to the bike, even though I know very well I can get out with a turn of the foot. Like I said... it's a psychological thing. It's like claustrophobia or something--doesn't make logical sense, but that's the way it is. SO... I did a lot of timing myself both clipped in and running flats off-road and on-road. I'm way faster with flats. I mention this because I know I'm not the only one out there with this hang-up. And if you are like me, it will never change. You won't get completely comfortable with them like everyone always says, even if you are okay riding with them--you will just have something in the back of your mind that won't allow you to give it your complete effort. So, if being clipped in really bothers you, try just running flats... you may be faster on flats. And with grippy flat pedals and grippy shoes, I've never had my feet slide off, even on really rough and rocky MTB trails.
Does my bike need to have drop handlebars to qualify for triathlon?. I'm thinking of joining my first triathlon but I'm considering buying a hybrid bike with flatbars just bec. I like it so much better than the drop, just in case I don't really get into the sport I could still use & enjoy it.
I wonder if all races are nondrafting races over there in the US or Canada. Cause over here in Spain aeorbars aren't allowed in drafting races
I have a question. Can I actually use a cheap gravel bike for triathlon races
Beginners? If you are going make all this changes, just get a road or tt bike instead. Otherwise keep your mountain bike as it is.
Eh, you can get clip-on aero bars and skinny slick tires second hand for very little money (tens of dollars instead of hundreds), especially compared to getting an entire new bike. If you want to go clipless, you can just do SPD and keep them on the MTB afterwards.
If you already have a bike that you enjoy riding and are just doing your first triathlon on a budget, I wouldn't recommend anyone to even consider getting a TT bike right away.
I did for my first 2!
So if it’s easier does it count that you gave it everything you have?
Can someone point me to the video in which Taren showed the runningshoe-lace 'trick'. It must be in one of the latest video's, but I just can't find it... Thanks...
Google; _roadrunner sports heel lock lacing_ there are more lacing tips & tricks there...
@@rankinfile9747 Thanks
Haha had to stop the video at 1:12 here. If u are in a "mountain bike" division u need to check all rules and regulations for ur division. Here in Florida aero bars are ok but that are a stickler on tire size and it has to have full tread, no hybrid tires.(bald in the middle tread on sides) ok back to the video
Here in Italy you can't use a mtb!
First??? Really!!!
Just got back from the pool.1,800 yds drills and swim.