I am going to be part of a triathlon relay team next year as the cyclist and I am trying to figure out which frame to get, a tri specific or time trial bike. I also will do all the legs in some sprint triathlons. I also want to do some TT'ing. Is there a major difference and which frame do I need to get?

I am going to be part of a triathlon relay team next year as the cyclist and I am trying to figure out which frame to get, a tri specific or time trial bike. I also will do all the legs in some sprint triathlons. I also want to do some TT'ing. Is there a major difference and which frame do I need to get?

... depends on the nature of the venues you expect to compete over...


http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/techctr.html

http://www.bicyclesports.com/

http://www.timetrial.org/index2.htm

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/

For the most part, a true Tri geometry frame is still seen as a specialty item, favoring relatively flat terrain. It appears that the vast majority of folks will modify a road machine or perhaps a "convertable" like the Cervelo Soloist.