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TRI-BIKE SHOES

Is it worth investing in tri-specific bike shoes, or can road shoes do the job? Well, there are plenty of reasons to purchase tri-bike shoes, even if you aren’t going to perform a perfect flying mount any time soon. Firstly, tri-bike shoes are often better ventilated. This is useful if you’re racing in the heat of summer and want to stay cool from head to toe before dismounting and taking on a sweltering run.

Quality tri-bike shoes will also have strategically placed mesh and even technology that helps the shoe dry quickly when mounting your bike after the swim. Road shoes aren’t really designed to dry from

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