Admittedly, that title may be a bit of a reach. That said, it's no stretch of imagination to say that an out-and-out triathlon bike will save you time compared to a road bike set-up.
The trouble is, many modern-day triathlon bikes now cost five-figure sums, which is fine if you can afford that, but is likely to be out of reach for many. So what can you find for a more modest (though not exactly 'cheap') price point? On test here are two options you may want to consider, each with disc brakes and an electronic groupset from each of the industry's two big players.
First up is the Vitus Auro Disc. Specced with SRAM's Rival AXS groupset and owned by powerhouse retailer Wiggle, it's been designed with a focus on aerodynamic efficiency to help you nail your next race faster and comes in at a price of £4,699.99.
It'll be up against Orro's Venturi Tri. Equipped with a combination of Shimano's Dura Ace and Ultegra Di2 groupsets, it builds on the brand's road-bike platform and aims to maximise speed gains thanks to its aero-optimised frame. It has a higher retail price than the Vitus (£5,950), but is it worth the spend? It's time to find out...
Vitus Auro Disc Rival AXS
Online sales powerhouse Wiggle is the current home of Vitus, a storied brand name originating in France in the 1930s. Down the years it's been owned by brands including Time and Look, but the latest manifestation of the company has enjoyed associations with road legend Sean Kelly, mountain bike personality Rob Warner and critically for these pages - triathlon icon, Helen Jenkins.
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