6 Bike Industry Trends with TJ Tollakson

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2022

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Triathletes know and appreciate the sleek, functional, and aerodynamic brilliance of a well-designed bicycle. Whether you are actively looking for a new bike, planning some upgrades on your current ride, or just dreaming of your ideal build, this episode outlines six industry trends you'll want to know more about. In the guest seat today is TJ Tollakson - Owner of Dimond Bicycles and the Founder and CEO of Rüster Sports. Learn how TJ's personal preparations and training as a professional triathlete led to the founding of his company and the innovations in the bicycles he designs. What should you consider about your wheels and tires when it comes to racing your fastest? Is there a best way to capture and report power? How might integrated storage influence your nutrition plan? Will disc brakes completely replace rim brakes? Listen in for the answers and hear TJ's take on the current industry trends! Huge thanks to deltaG for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about the performance boosting benefits of deltaG Ketones head to deltaGketones.com and use code TRIDOT20 for 20% off your order. On their site you can: 1. Learn more about fueling with deltaG ketone products. 2. Make a standalone purchase, or subscribe for ongoing deltaG ketone deliveries. 3. Book a FREE 15 minute video consultation with Brian, an expert on exogenous ketones, and deltaG in particular, to discuss your individual goals and best choice of deltaG drink to exceed those goals. And a big thanks to UCAN for being a long time partner of the podcast! At TriDot we are huge believers in using UCAN to fuel our training and racing. To experience UCAN’s LIVSTEADY products for yourself, head to their website UCAN.co! Use the code “TriDot” to save 20 percent on your entire order. The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot’s Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Qualified participants receive 2 free months of triathlon training. Learn more and apply at: https://psp.tridot.com/psp23pod/

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:33.5	Hey folks, welcome to the show.
0:35.7	Now, bikes are fun to ride.
0:40.0	They're fun to look at and they are fun to talk about.
0:49.3	Today it's a bike episode and we have industry leading knowledge talking us through six current trends in the tri-bike industry.
0:55.3	Our bike industry insider joining us for this conversation is T.J. Tollexen from Diamond Bikes.
1:00.2	T.J. is the owner of Diamond Bicycles and the founder and CEO of Rooster Sports.
1:06.2	He raced in the pro field for 16 years and has two Iron Man victories, one North America championship title, and many more pro podium finishes on his resume. He studied industrial engineering at the
1:12.9	University of Iowa and now brings his love of triathlon and engineering prowess into creating
1:18.6	the most advanced bikes on the planet. TJ, welcome to the trydop podcast. Awesome. Thank you, Andrew.
1:27.1	I am stoked to be here today and talk bikes.
1:31.1	Also joining us today is Tridot coach John Mayfield. John is a USAT level two and Ironman
1:36.7	U certified coach who leads Tritaut's Athlete Services, Ambassador, and coaching programs.
1:42.1	He has coached hundreds of athletes ranging from first timers to Kono qualifiers and professional
1:46.6	triathletes.
1:47.9	John has been using Tried out since 2010 and coaching with TRIDOT since 2012.
1:52.9	John, you, I would say you're pretty okay at bikes.
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