Retro Triathlon Bikes ??????????????????????????????????????

[Woz]

650 wheels. The frame appears to be designed around the requirement of making it difficult to get access to water bottles.

 

[Woz]

Love the model name of this one .... sounds about right I reckon. Not built for comfort and must be a brutal ride.

 

[jollyroger88]

650 wheels. The frame appears to be designed around the requirement of making it difficult to get access to water bottles.

this one was built in new zealand by allen brothers; in europe was marketed as 'rider' for unknown reasons
the original allen was called the speedframe:

and later developed into the aeromax

a history note:
Paul Allen was a New Zealand designer, whose 'Speedframe' was a triathlon specific frame, featuring steeper seat tube/head tube. this Was designed to get the rider further forward in the 'aero position' on the bars, which was quite different to the road bike setup. It was maybe one of those times when Paul (and his dad Max) were maybe a little ahead of their time, as the design was not super successful, but the 'forward leaning' position is now the standard of triathlon bikes. The design did have some major success, with Spencer Smith winning the world triathlon Championship in 1994, aboard a custom built Allen Speedframe.

 

[jollyroger88]

Love the model name of this one .... sounds about right I reckon. Not built for comfort and must be a brutal ride.

the name is derived from german ironman champion thomas hellriegel, whom they sponsored. didn't remember a 650c version of mavic helium's was available. aluminum is ok, those tig junctions don't look pretty, though

 

[Woz]

@jollyroger88 - I think you are our official Retro Triathlon guru

 

[Woz]

I guess Scott get's associated with tribars the most.

 

[jollyroger88]

I guess Scott get's associated with tribars the most.

yes, they were the first to mass produce tri bars, but, at some point in the 90's, sold their technology to profile design. they had also a few nice 650c tri bikes: earlier one made of steel, and later with aluminum. here's mine, steel frame, with a few upgrades:

 

[dirttorpedo]

the good ole Nishiki Landau Tri-A on sale in Vancouver today.

 

[jollyroger88]

the good ole Nishiki Landau Tri-A on sale in Vancouver today.

Nishiki had their line up of 650c tri bikes as well. They were nicely crafted, but, personally I'm not a fan of their geometry: the seat angle was just too slack for a tri bike

 

[warrior4life]

Damn this thread. I'm now looking for a Cannondale Multisport.