Gear – Work In Progress

Cycling Gear

Carbon fiber frame
Shimano 105 Group Set
Zipp 60 Wheel Set – Taken from my Cannondale
Continental Ultra Sport III SL Tires
Profile Design Bottle Holder RML System
XLab Stealth Pocket Frame Storage

Felt B Performance

My Felt B Performance 105 tri bike. I traded in a late 2000s Cannondale Super Six to go towards this and there are no regrets at all. I absolutely love the more aggressive position the aero bars place you in, and the fit is phenomenal thanks to the fitter at the bike shop I purchased it from. Gone are the saddle pains and perineal numbness, a very welcome change!

One of the biggest upgrades I made while still in storage was the wheel set. The bike normally comes with aluminum rims but I was able to swap them out for the Zipp 60s I had on my Cannondale, putting the new tires on them. While relatively old they are still lighter and more responsive than the stock rims.

While at the store I also added the behind the saddle dual bottle cages from Profile Design. They were extremely easy to install and more aerodynamic, plus it looks pretty sleek. I quickly realized that reaching behind me to grab a bottle is much easier than reaching down, but this may be rider preference.

Indoor Training with the Kickr Core, Zwift Smart Trainer, & Zwift

The Kickr Core is a fantastic indoor that has several options to allow you to accommodate your choice of bicycle, or smart frame if you so wish. While I originally used my Cannondale and Felt bike with the trainer, I ultimately decided to move forward the Zwift Smart Frame. I made this choice because I wanted to reduce the wear and tear on my bike, as well as not have to worry about taking my bike on and off the trainer whenever I wanted to ride outside.

I use the Kickr Core in conjunction with the Zwift platform, a cycling program that allows you to share an online world with thousands of other cyclists. From races, free rides, routes, challenges and workouts, I personally feel that Zwift has something for every cyclist.