In the aero position with the seat post bent

For very few triathlon beginners, the first competition bike is a professional time trial bike. On the one hand, because these are definitely not cheap and represent a big investment if you want to try the sport first. And on the other hand, some already have a racing bike at home. The first modification here is often the triathlon handlebar attachment to get into the triathlon-typical seating position. However, the installation of such an attachment often results in a problem: the saddle is too far back and cannot be moved further forward.

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The difference between a triathlon bike and a normal racing bike is, among other things, the seat tube angle. This is 72-74° for a normal racing bike, while a triathlon bike has between 76-80°. The steeper angle places the rider further forward over the bottom bracket axle, allowing for a more comfortable ride on the aerobar and extension (right angle between lower and upper arm) and avoiding overextension. However, since, as already mentioned, a time trial bike is often not an option for the beginning, a bent seat post can help to “recreate” the triathlon seating position as easily as possible. We have listed two models for you here, which are also available in our shop:

products in our shop

Profile Design FastForward AL 3D Forged SP 27.2/31.6mm

Details: Changes the seat tube angle from 73° to 78° and moves the seating position 38mm forward

Material: 6061 T-6 aluminum with forged aluminum clamp

Profile Design FastForward AL 3D 27.2/31.6mm

Details: Changes the seat tube angle from 73° to 78° and moves the seating position 38mm forward

Material: 6061 T-6 aluminum with forged aluminum clamp