A TRI BIKE FOR THE FORWARD THINKING TRIATHLETE Disc brakes have become the new norm even with consumers who don\\\'t always understand the real advantages of having disc brakes on their bikes. A lot of the newcomers to triathlon are now looking to buy disc brake equipped bikes not simply because they have become the latest standard in the business, but also because they see it as a better investment for the future. The E-117 Tri Disc will probably be your first major bike purchase and like most aspiring triathletes, you may not have a lot of experience as a cyclist. Disc brakes should help boost your confidence. Purchasing a E-117 Tri Disc will also prove helpful for you, as a more experienced triathlete, if you are looking to buy a tri bike and build it up with high-end carbon race wheels at a reasonable price. TRIATHLON-SPECIFIC GEOMETRY Aerodynamic frame, fork and seatpost UCI APPROVED Approved model for all Union Cycliste Internationale time trial races AERO CARBON SEATPOST with adjustable offset UP TO 28C (30MM) TYRE CLEARANCE PRESS-FIT 3D SYSTEM Extends positioning flexibility by offering 3 head tube heights for every frame size without sacrificing any rigidity; system preserves 5% and 11% more incremental frontal rigidity vs. standard spacers when the handlebar is setat 15mm and 25mm respectively TRAVEL-FRIENDLY No complicated hardware, easily removable cockpit and wheels 12MM THRU-AXLE Clean, simple, light and sturdy OPTIONAL DIRECT MOUNT REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER INCLUDED