Do I need a triathlon saddle?
Comfort is a Priority First and foremost, a triathlon saddle needs to be comfortable for hours at a time. A tri saddle is designed to allow you to get aero and go hard on the bike for any distance, without causing pain. Note: You should never be numb anywhere when riding your bike.
What is a triathlon saddle?
Tri-specific saddles are different to road versions, as they’re optimised to provide support for your sit bones while perched further forward on your aerobars. This means a wider flat section at the nose. Another common feature is cut-out sections down the middle to relieve perineum pressure.
How do you pick a triathlon saddle?
How to choose the right triathlon bike saddle
- Pad. Ultra-lean saddles look extreme but should provide more comfort than bigger ones due to supporting you in the areas you need it.
- Cut-out. The cut-out or drainage channel will naturally aid ventilation and drying of your shorts.
- Nose.
- Rails.
- Hydration.
What saddles do pro triathletes use?
The Bontrager Hilo Pro is perhaps the best triathlon saddle from Trek’s Bontrager component brand. Following the success of the Hilo XXX and Hilo Speed-Dial, the Hilo Pro features thick and dense padding with a wide pressure relief channel, carbon rails, and an integrated mount for rear hydration systems.
Can you use a TT saddle on a road bike?
But as long as it is comfortable riding in it for a long time, you don’t need to rush to change the saddle type. Road bikes with TT saddles are common, mainly due to racecourse. If you have got a road bike with aero bars compatibility, a TT saddle can add all the comfort for you to ride in the aero position.
What saddle does Mathieu van der Poel use?
Flite Boost Kit Carbonio SuperFlow saddle
Selle Italia announced the arrival of a special Mathieu van der Poel signature edition of their $400 Flite Boost Kit Carbonio SuperFlow saddle. Three decades after the original Flite was introduced, Selle Italia has continued evolving the design from the original that became one of the most famous in saddle history.
Can You Use triathlon saddle road bike?
Regardless, if it doesn’t force you to change your natural stroke or bike position in a way you don’t want to there is no reason not to use one on a road bike. I’ve seen a handful of guys using a TT saddle on a road bike. If it works for you definitely use it.
How do you set up a road bike for a triathlon?
How To: Use a road bike for triathlon
- Just ride your road bike as-is. Yep, you can do it completely old school and ride your ride bike with no modifications.
- Use shorty clip-on aerobars. The next simplest fix would be to use short clip-on aero bars.
- Seatpost, saddle, aerobar change.
What size bike does Mathieu van der Poel ride?
Mathieu is racing on the Aeroad CFR frame size L corresponding to 56cm measured from the center of the Bottom-Bracket (BB) to the top of the frame seat tube. Canyon recommends the Aeroad CFR size L to riders measuring 1m84 to 1m90.