Time trial bicycle

A time trial bicycle is a racing bicycle designed for use in an individual race against the clock. Compared to a road bike, a time trial bike is more aerodynamic, has a shorter wheelbase, and puts the rider closer to the front of the bicycle. It may have either solid disc or spoked wheels.[1]

A cyclist riding a time trial bicycle with aerodynamic wheels and aero bars.

Since the cyclist in a time trial is not permitted to draft (ride in the slipstream) behind other cyclists, reducing aerodynamic drag of the bicycle and rider is critical.[2]

An aero seatpost on an Orbea Ordu with positions marked "chro" and "tri"

See also

References
  1. Liggett, Phil; Raia, James; Lewis, Sammarye (2005). Tour De France For Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-7645-8449-7.
  2. UCI Rule book page 35 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2011-04-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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