In the last 12 months, we’ve seen new releases from top triathlon bike brands like Cervelo, Felt, Cube, BMC, Quintana Roo, and more. We’ve taken the time to build (in many cases) and ride (in every case) each of the nine bikes below—the latest models from triathlon’s biggest brands.

While we have extended reviews for many of the bikes listed below, we’ve compiled an easy-to-read list of ratings and at-a-glance specs to help you find the best triathlon bike. The 2024 ratings include the following criteria: fit range, value, comfort, acceleration stiffness, handling tightness, stability, ease of assembly, and integrated hydration—and we let you know what distance we think that tri bike is best suited for.

We’ve also added some valuable specs to help make your tri bike purchase even easier in 2024: number of sizes offered and volume of integrated hydration (when offered).

Take a look at our rating criteria below, then check out the best nine triathlon bikes of 2024!

While the gear below was loaned out by the brands represented, all choices were selected independently by the tester without any promotional consideration or brand input. Also, unlike other “best triathlon bike review” websites, our testers actually build and ride each of the bikes ourselves—no glancing at spec sheets and rewording marketing terms! Learn more about Triathlete’s gear review process here.

Best Triathlon Bikes of 2024

Cervelo P5 (2024)

$13,500 as tested, 20 lbs. 5oz. (size 56, with bottle), Shimano Dura Ace Di2 12-Speed Build, Reserve 77/88 Wheels

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Though it’s barely an update to the Cervelo P5 that was released about five years ago, the 2024 version is still one of the top triathlon bikes when it comes to lateral stiffness, weight, and handling. Though the price tag is steep, interested buyers need to still consider purchasing additional hydration, as the P5 still only comes with a 500mL frame-mounted water bottle that can’t realistically be refilled mid-race and a rear-mount bottle bracket. However, there is space for hydration between-the-arms with the included aerobars.

Like the previous P5, the 2024 edition tracks well on straight lines, and eats up bumps well enough, but for long-course racing with gusty crosswinds, super rough roads, or long, endless straightaways, there are better choices for stability, comfort, and aerodynamics, as the P5 is still subject to the design rules enforced by the UCI. That said, the new P5 is offered in more sizes with greater front-end fit flexibility—the simplified front end also helps the P5 cement its best-in-class handling capabilities.

Read more in our extended review of the 2024 version of the Cervelo P5.

Quintana Roo V-PRi

$13,300 as tested, 20 lbs. 12oz. (size M, with storage, integrated hydration), Shimano Dura Ace Di2 12-Speed Build, HED Vanquish Pro V62/V84 Wheels

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Quintana Roo’s new V-PRi retains the characteristics that have made the V-PR line a favorite among long-course racers: near-autopilot straight-line tracking (in any condition), excellent vibration absorption, and high-end aerodynamics. The new iteration from Quintana Roo also includes virtually invisible, integrated hydration for the first time, with best-in-class results—easy to use, fill, and clean. The V-PRi is also the first time Quintana Roo has departed from a wide range of sizes (typically six) and reduced their offerings to three.

That said, assuming you can fit one of the three options (there is a wide range of front-end fit flexibility to help), you won’t find a better and more flawlessly designed long-course machine. With the introduction (finally) of fully integrated hydration and nutrition, and a super-tidy front end, this is one of the fastest (looking, anyway) and ready-to-race superbikes, right out of the box. There’s nothing wrong with racing an Olympic-distance event with the V-PRi, but this bike will shine on all but the twistiest and hilliest long-course bike legs—in any conditions—and because there’s flexibility in the aerobars, there’s space for additional hydration, if needed.

Read more in our extended review of the Quintana Roo V-PRi.

BMC Speedmachine 01 LTD

$17,000 as tested, 20 lbs. 2oz. (size M, with storage, integrated hydration), SRAM Red eTap AXS 12-Speed Build, ZIPP 858 NSW Wheels

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It’s no surprise that BMC’s long-awaited Speedmachine update is inspired by race-car designs. Not only is it one of the lightest tri bikes on the market (barely skimming 20 pounds with all storage included), but it boasts an unusually wide fork design that’s a result of collaborations with F1 racing R&D. However, the race-car analogy also extends to the super-touchy handling in the Speedmachine that has a pretty steep learning curve while in the aerobars on descents or in any level of crosswind.

The side effect of all of these characteristics is a bike that’s probably better suited for short-course racing, or hilly and technical 70.30-distance events—not unsurprising given it’s still a design married to the UCI’s rulebooks, like the Cervelo P5. The other good news is the massive 1200mL “integrated hydration” bottle (in quotes because BMC’s hydration solution is effectively a large frame-shaped water bottle that runs a hose through the head tube, akin to the old Speedfil design). As 1,200mL is a ton of onboard liquid storage, that comes with the caveat that refilling the bottle is incredibly precarious in the absence of a built-in anti-slosh system. It’s also worth noting that unlike other integrated nutrition superbikes, the Speedmachine does not have an included compartment for top-tube storage, but it does feature mounts for an aftermarket add-on.

Read more in our extended review of the BMC Speedmachine 01 LTD.

Felt IAx

$3,700 as tested, 23 lbs. 2oz. (size 56, with storage), Shimano 105 12-Speed Build, Devox WheelRDS.A1 Wheels

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With a long-awaited refresh to Felt’s sub-$5,000 pricepoint lineup, the new Felt IAx boasts tons of superbike features, like ultra-deep carbon sections in the head tube area, the downtube, the seat tube (and seat post), alongside a low seat/chainstay section to help keep clear air clean. Despite the fact that this is one of the few mechanical shifting options on the 2024 list, the Shimano 105 12-speed groupset is shockingly complete and includes hydraulic disc brakes—a rare thing for less than $4,000.

Though the Felt IAx is one of the heavier bikes we’ve tested recently, its “bones” make it a great foundation to build an all-distance race rig with near-limitless potential. Because the design mirrors Felt’s aerodynamics on bikes well over twice the price, simply upgrading the wheels and/or the components as you go can make this a superbike-level performer. It is worth noting, however, that the IAx has some top-tube nutrition storage, but no hydration storage built in (like all bikes at this price, to be fair), so you’ll likely need to add even more weight, in the form of hydration storage if you’re going to carry it all in a long-course event.

Read more in our extended review of the Felt IAx.

Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 7

$7,500 as tested, 21 lbs. 8oz. (size 56, with integrated hydration; spare tools removed), SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12-speed, DT Swiss ARC 1600 Wheels

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Though not much has changed on Canyon’s Speedmax CF SLX line in some time, that’s not a bad thing. Boasting one of the cleanest front ends in the triathlon bike world, there’s almost nothing exposed to the wind—between the well-hidden hydration hose to the trap-door nutrition storage in the top tube to the ultra-minimal aerobar design. The best part is that the Speedmax CF SLX is still an “easy ride,” that tracks well on straight lines with very little input—even in an aggressive position—it soaks up almost all road chatter, and stores everything a triathlete would need for any distance event.

Digging in a little deeper, those with an eye on the Speedmax CF SLX should note that there is lots of space for nutrition, but a maximum of 700mL of storage in the frame (an excellent in-frame hydration design) might have long-course races looking for more. Because of the uni-bridge aerobar design, there aren’t many between-the-arms solutions without some serious hacking, so you’re left with storing more behind the saddle (which is typically an aerodynamic disadvantage).

Cube Aerium C:68X

$9,500 as tested, 22 lbs. 4oz. (size M, with integrated hydration), Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed, Newmen Advanced SL R.80 Streem

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The Cube Aerium C:68X is one of the bikes I was most excited to try out in the last 12 months, quite simply because it was one of the most visible in Kona—being ridden off the front of the race, with no one else in sight by eventual winner Lucy Charles-Barclay for just over four-and-a-half hours. And yet despite its hours of TV time, this bike is relatively difficult to find in the U.S. The good news is that Cube’s new tri bike is all tri bike, purposely built for multisport, and not trying to fit into the UCI’s little rule book. From the incredible crosswind handling and straight-line stability to the super-smooth ride and nearly limitless nutrition storage options, this is a top-shelf triathlon bike through and through.

I loved almost everything on the bike—including the fact that just under $10,000 for a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 build with great 80mm race-day wheels is actually a very, very good deal. In fact, the Aerium sits in the top two tri bikes, in my tests, for the last 12 months overall. The only small caveat was the in-frame hydration bladder that took a bit more work to set up and use properly than others, but once dialed in worked well (the included between-the-arms hydration system worked like a charm immediately). It’s no surprise that this incredibly well-rounded bike took Charles-Barclay to victory.

Read more in our extended review of the Cube Aerium C:68X SLT.

Cadex Tri

$7,000 frameset only, 4576g for frameset module

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The new Cadex Tri is the definition of superbike: all-out aerodynamics at almost any cost. Utilizing a rare non-double-diamond frame with an ever-rarer sans-top tube design, this bike combines a unique double-crown fork with horizontal seat stays to drive clean air over the rider’s “dirty” legs. The result is a crazy-fast straightline bike that flies on flats and in low- to mid-speed winds and has tons of tri-specific features that long-course triathletes would love: storage for up to 10 gels, between 600-1000ml of internal hydration storage, and a built-in toolkit.

Elsewhere, this is a surprisingly simple bike to travel with and fit—using a mostly modular front end atop that unusual fork design. However, when it comes to handling predictability, ride smoothness, and cornering, this is a bike that takes a little getting used to, particularly if you’ve spent most of your tri life on a traditional “diamond” design. If you want to go fast, and you’re willing to put in the work, you won’t find a better, more aerodynamic, design.

Read more in our extended review of the Cadex Tri bike.

A2 Bikes SP1.2

$3,500, 22lbs. 2oz. (size XL, no hydration), Ultegra Build, Vision Team 30 Wheels

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A2 Bikes began with a mission to cut out the middleman and connect triathletes (almost) directly with bike manufacturers overseas. At the time it was pretty revolutionary thinking: direct sales. But now, there are many brands skipping the bike shop, and even a few—like A2—who go low marketing, low overhead in an effort to cut costs to the very bottom. A2’s first bike, the Speed Phreak, was a result of this, and as such it was a fine bike—albeit a little raw in terms of handling, stability, and fit flexibility. The good news with the new SP1.x line is that A2 has fixed most of those issues and kept the price in check.

The result with the SP1.2 is a hydraulic disc brake-equipped bike, with decent components for under $4k. In terms of ride, it’s a much smoother bike than the first iteration with much better adjustability—particularly when you consider this setup technically falls in the superbike category. However, when it comes to ride stability, we struggled with handling, as the frame seemed to wander slightly during our testing. It’s possible that this was a one-off on an early model, but it was present.

Feature-wise, the bike has some serious aero pedigree, as the new frame was designed by former Cervelo engineer Kevin Quan and his team—the same group responsible for the head-turning Diamondback Andean. It also features frame bosses for water bottles in the frame, nutrition on the top tube, and a first—Bontrager SpeedBox-compatible bosses on the rear of the seat tube.

Read more in our extended review of the A2 Bikes SP1.2.

Trek Speed Concept SLR 7 Gen 3

$9,500, 19lbs. 12oz. (size M, no hydration), Ultegra Di2 Build, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 Wheels

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It took them long enough, but Trek finally added disc brakes to their well-loved Speed Concept line of tri bikes. The good news is they pulled it off well (and added some fun gimmicks to make it worth the wait), but the bad news is if you want in on a new Speed Concept, you’ll be parting with at least $9k of your hard-earned cash. Much like previous versions of the Speed Concept, however, Trek has put together a tight, stable, smooth, and nearly perfect tri bike that’s tough to find real faults with.

The most interesting feature on this new iteration has to be the IsoSpeed coupler/suspension system that reduces high- and mid-range road vibrations. The coupler has been present on many of Trek’s road bikes for years—to varying effect—but has puzzingly been left out of the tri line, where it could potentially do the most good. That said, it’s a good first try, but without any adjustability or way to tune the ride, your mileage may vary on its effectiveness. The bike is mostly smooth, but we were still surprised by larger bumps that took us out of our comfy zone in the super-stable and connected integrated cockpit. Elsewhere, we loved the built-in downtube hydration bottle (and handy hidden tool compartment), and felt just as good cranking hard with our heads down in the aerobars as we did standing up and twisting the basebars up climbs.

Read more in our extended review of the Trek Speed Concept SLR 7 Gen 3.

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