Triathlon bikes are slightly different from road bikes. The most striking is the air rod and the wing tube, but the frame geometry is also different. The frame geometry is optimized to ride at the bar position to minimize windage. Among the triathletes, you don't allow other drivers to take off, so everything about bicycles is designed to reduce air resistance. By reducing windage, you get the power you can output faster.

The K factor is an entry-level carbon fiber tricycle from Kuota. The geometry is suitable for a wide range of people, especially those over the age of 35. For a given size, the head tube is slightly longer than the other models in the line – allowing for a more comfortable fit, especially for iron man length events. Compared to the more aggressive bikes on the market, you won't get a lot of shims or high angle bars to get a high enough pole. Again, the pipes are stronger, so you will find…

Kuota K – Factor Carbon Triathlon Bike Review was originally published on Spring