Canyon, one of the best triathlon bike, is known for producing high-quality bikes at an affordable price, and the Speedmax CF 8.0 is no exception. The medium-sized frame weighs only 8.6 kilograms, thanks to the full carbon construction. Shimano Ultegra groupset and Mavic Carbon wheels round out the package. Canyon is so confident in the bike's quality that it offers a 6-year warranty. Additionally, Canyon's proprietary Bike Guard Box delivers the bike to you in almost-ready-to-ride condition right out of the box.

To maximize comfort and performance, every element has been considered, including the type of saddle utilized on the Speedmax CF 8.0. The Fizik Mistica is a triathlon-optimized saddle with a shorter and wider nose and non-slip material on top, allowing you to ride in comfort for extended periods of time. Of course, this is relative.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Groupset: Shimano Ultegra R8000
• Wheelset: Mavic Carbon
• Frame: Canyon Speedmax CF Carbon
• Fork: Canyon F39 CF Carbon
• Weight: 8.6 kg

REASONS TO BUY

• Fantastic looks
• Extremely light
• Great groupset combination

REASONS TO AVOID

• Looks might be intimidating for beginners

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The Ribble Ultra Tri, one of the best triathlon bike, is built on the same frame as the Ribble Ultra TT, a bike raced by professional Ribble riders. Really quick. Ribble has optimized the full carbon Ultra frameset to deliver the least amount of aerodynamic friction possible. This feature will come in helpful when riding the Ironman 70.3's 56-mile cycling leg in a headwind. You don't need anything more than is absolutely essential to hold you back.

Apart from the brakes, which are TRP T860 alloy, the Ultra Tri's groupset is predominantly Shimano 105 R7000. Ribble developed the cockpit, including the bars and stem, for the Ribble Ultra Tri. Mavic Aksium Clincher wheels and Continental Ultra Sport 2 tyres with an extremely deep profile make up the wheelset. The Ribble Ultra Tri is relatively susceptible to side wind due to its thick profile and numerous storage compartments on the frame, but because the bike is so light, it won't have a significant impact on your riding experience, especially in aggressive riding positions.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Groupset: Shimano 105 R7000 TT 11 Speed
• Wheelset: Mavic Aksium Clincher
• Frame: Toray T800 / T1000 Full Carbon Monocoque
• Fork: Ultra Tri Full Carbon Fibre Monocoque

REASONS TO BUY

• Way cheaper than the Canyon Speedmax
• 0% APR finance available

REASONS TO AVOID

• Watch out for side wind

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The P-series is one of Cervelo's more cheap tt bike ranges, and it is the most popular bike brand among Ironman Kona racers. Even the cheapest Cervelo P bike, the 105 Disc, would set you back more than $3,000, so it's unsuitable for folks who just require a tri bike once a year. The Cervelo P series was built from the ground up to meet the needs of all long-distance triathletes: the bike comes race-ready right out of the box, with a bento box, downtube bottle, and rear seat hydration mount, allowing you to keep your cycling water bottles on you without compromising your setup's aero properties.

Prepare for a bumpy ride, as the P series improved bottom bracket rigidity and total torsional stiffness over its predecessor. Said stiffness will make it easier to convert energy into forward movement, resulting in less power being spent on vibration. The P-Series is also significantly more aerodynamic than the P3. In a wind tunnel, the P-Series was 26g faster than the P3 according to Cervelo. It's quite impressive.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Groupset: Shimano 105 R7000
• Wheelset: Vision Team 30
• Frame: Cervélo All-Carbon
• Fork: Tempered P Fork

REASONS TO BUY

• Airier design
• All carbon frame
• Storage compartments

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The Felt IA Series has won the Ironman World Championship five times in the last six years, which speaks much about its success. The IA | Advanced, Rim Brake is your first step into this elite group. The Shimano 105 R7000 groupset is combined with an all-carbon aero frame in the Felt IA | Advanced, Rim Brake | 105 | 2020. To everyone's satisfaction, Felt brought the lighter and stronger Textreme frameset to the series' entry level model for the 2020 year.

The bike is significantly heavier than the Canyon and Boardman entries on list, but it still weighs under 10kg, which is incredible considering the amount of technology involved. Even better, Felt threw in a BTS storage pack, allowing you to stash your wheel-fixing tools or food/drinks in an aerodynamic compartment.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Groupset: Shimano 105 R7000
• Wheelset: Devox 30A
• Frame: Felt Integrated Aero Tri UHC Advanced + TeXtreme carbon
• Fork: Felt IA UHC Advanced carbon monocoque
• Weight: 9.49 kg (medium frame)

REASONS TO BUY

• BTS storage pack included
• Textreme frameset for a reasonable price

REASONS TO AVOID

• Slightly heavier than the top bikes on this list

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The BMC Timemachine 02 Two 2020, is a capable triathlon bike. When it comes to commandeering the derailleur in between the 22 available speed selections, the Shimano 105 groupset performs admirably. Even better, the Shimano Dura Ace Barend shifters are a perfect match for the groupset and make shifting gears in aero position a breeze. The Timemachine 02 frame is hyper-aero and cuts through the air, with everything fat and flat to reduce road drag. The dual-mount seatpost is a fantastic addition that allows riders to adjust their riding position in a variety of ways.

On the BMC Timemachine 02 Two, you can go as fast as you like since the concealed brake booster technology "increases the brake-lever-pull to caliper-free-stroke ratio," as BMC puts it. When combined with electronic shifting options, the same mechanism allows for complete separation of the cockpit during travel. Toplist wouldn't classify the BMC Timemachine 02 Two as a novice tri bike because it not only has a rigid carbon setup that delivers a firmer ride, but it also has barend shifters and features like the extremely configurable seat post that cater to more experienced tri riders.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Groupset: Shimano 105
• Wheelset: Shimano WH-RS 010
• Frame: Timemachine 02, PF86 bottom bracket
• Fork: Aero Premium Carbon
• Weight: 9.18 kg

REASONS TO BUY

• Integrated fuelling box
• Shimano 105 groupset works great
• Hidden brake booster at rear
• Dual-mount seatpost

REASONS TO AVOID

• Full-aero cockpit needs some getting used to for beginners
• No shifters on drop bar

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