Hydration systems on triathlon bikes are entering a new era. Photos of cool set ups above aerobars have been showcased recently in pro racing and on social media. With bottle cages elevated above the bars, athletes can now carry multiple bottles in the cockpit area. This is an impressive deviation from the typical single bottle set up between the bars that we have seen for years.
A standout in design, the TriRig BTA Elevator is a sleek and highly versatile between-the-arms bottle mount. With adjustable height and tilt, it is compatible with aerobars and drop bars. Its design allows for individualized positioning to combine aerodynamics, reach and functionality. With bottles directly in front of you as you ride, access is unparalleled to any other bottle positioning on the bike. This will also improve speed and ease refilling or swapping out bottle going through transition.
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Unmatched Access
Having the ability to tilt and adjust the height of your rig, the TriRig BTA Elevator allows for full customization of bottle placement and access. It ensures ease of reach, with no fumbling, saving you time and energy. It also lowers the risk of dropping bottles, which can put an end to a good day if you are racing low on fuel or hydration.
TriRig’s alloy construction with Kappa carbon bottle cages are made of durable materials that can withstand the vibrations from the road and any weather in its path. Its risers fasten securely to your bike and offer substantial flexibility in choosing the height that works best for your individual set up.
Improved Aerodynamics
With the ability to fine tune the position and angle of your bottle cage you can dial in the aerodynamics of your hydration system better than ever before. Wind tunnel testing indicates that bottle placement directly in front of the riders body and above the bars offers superior aerodynamics as well.
The less energy you can waste fighting air resistance the stronger and faster you will ride and the less fatigue you will experience over longer distances. Combined with less effort accessing your bottles, these two factors double down on saving you time and energy.
Versatile application
TriRig’s design not only aligns with ease and function on aerobars, it is also compatible with a road bike. This allows the rider to use the system on different bikes and various configurations. No more need to have different set ups on different bikes when you can purchase just one system and transfer it as your choice of bike dictates.
The height can be set from 10cm to 15.7 cm in range and angle adjusted from -25 to +25 degrees. This is a game-changer for riders with particularly short or long height and reach. With multiple bolt holes, the rail allows up to four bottles for extreme storage and customization.
Given the advancements in aerodynamic testing that continue to demonstrate the benefits of front placement of bottles on the bike this an important leap for hydration systems. It hasn’t taken the industry long to respond with an innovative new product that brings that advantage to anyone out on the course.
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