Aegis Trident Older Triathlon Bike


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • MSRP: $ 2450.00
  • # of Reviews: 6

Product Description

Carbon fiber form styled around contemporary triathlon geometry and slick airfoils. Steep angles, exceedingly stiff, yet compliant. Handmade and guaranteed for life. Price is for frame w/ Sabre Carbon Fork and Shimano Ultegra 9 Speed STI. Numerous Campagnolo and Shimano upgrade options are available.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Swift27 a Triathlete from

Date Reviewed: August 11, 2004

Strengths:    Vibration absorbtion (especially on some of the frost heaved roads in NE)
Excellent Warranty
Good help from company (responded within the same day to several questions I had)


Weaknesses:    none so far

Bottom Line:   
Coming from my aluminum road bike, which I've ridden for years, I knew I wanted something different for my tri bike. It is early to be reviewing it, as I have had it for less than a few months and have only raced it once (I'll update this with any other thoughts) but for now my impression of the ride is smooth. I don't feel like this bike takes anything away from BB strength to put toward comfort, I think it's the best of both worlds.

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Purchased At:   Fastsplits in Newton

Similar Products Used:   nothing comparable

Bike Setup:   Cane Creek, hopefully switching to Chris King headset, Ultegra components, durace hubs....


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Homey a Triathlete from Capo Beach, CA

Date Reviewed: May 4, 2003

Strengths:    BB stiffness. Slippery tubes. It jumps when you hammer.

Weaknesses:    Price is frame only. Still looking for performance weaknesses.

Bottom Line:   
This bike disappears under you. Unique trait for a tri bike. I rode three materials (Ti, Alu, CF) and six makes to find this bike. It sped me up ten percent on my bike split compared to my steel Lemond. I fly past the fast swimmers.

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Favorite Ride:   Over the hills and up the coast.

Price Paid:    $2000.00

Purchased At:   Nytro Racing

Similar Products Used:   Litespeed Blade, QR Typhoon, Kestrel Talon, Felt DA, Cervelo P-1.

Bike Setup:   Bioweave, Race Stock. Reynolds Ouzo Aero Pro. Full DA, Syntace C-2, Reynolds Stratus DV, Conti Comps.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by james wiley a Triathlete from san diego

Date Reviewed: January 6, 2002

Strengths:    Best value for your buck out there for a total carbon frame and fork. You can't lose with Aegis's crash replacement policy or life time guarantee. Excellent paint choices, I coughed up extra money for the custom red flames paint job. Their online help is fantastic. I wrote them with non-stop questions for a year Before buying their frame, They always answered my questions the same day of my e-mail. Good company support!!!

Weaknesses:    None so far. The $1875 I quoted only covers the frame/fork and custom paint. The rest bankrupted me.

Bottom Line:   
This is by far the best carbon bike out there for the money. I tested every bike at my local bike shop and this felt the best. Extremely comfortable and absorbs all road shock. Light weight, aero and a great hill climber.

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Favorite Ride:   pacific coast highway, San Diego

Price Paid:    $1875.00

Purchased At:   aegis online (hello,

Similar Products Used:   a junky Cannondale that deserves to be on display at the Smithsonian Institute next to the Gettysburg Address.

Bike Setup:   I'm using 100% dura ace 9 speed drive train with bar end shifters. Carbon X aero bars and HED 3 ae


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Sue a Triathlete from Austin, Texas

Date Reviewed: August 24, 2001

Strengths:    Everything. This bike is extremely responsive. All I have to do is think and it turns. Absorbs road vibration/shock similar to my heavy steal frame-without the weight! The Agis sails me past the competition in a head wind.

Weaknesses:    Paint on the carbon frame is easily chipped. Took a while to get use to 650c wheels.

Bottom Line:   
This is a great bike. It is responsive, light and comforatable in aero position for the long haul. The Trident has a great look, and so far they are still unique enough to stand out in the transition area. I bought mine on-line having done much research and comparison but never having ridden one. I have loved it ever since.

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Favorite Ride:   Anything undulating

Price Paid:    $2100.00

Purchased At:   Great closeout @ Inside out sport

Similar Products Used:   Heavy Specialized 700c

Bike Setup:   Ultegra everything,Syntac C2 ultralite aero bars


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Gary a Triathlete from Carnation,WA USA

Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000

Strengths:    Cruises very stable at speed. Loves to climb - seems to accelerate uphill. Very comfortable on the aero bars.

Weaknesses:    A bit pricey. I had problems with the Speedplay peddles from the start. Tough to get adjusted.

Bottom Line:   
Best bike I have owned. I feel its worth the money. Great ride. Have ridden as far as 200 miles in one day. I was amazed at the climbing. My aluminum Trek was good but this is great.

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Favorite Ride:   Whiskey Dick Triathlon

Price Paid:    $3700.00

Purchased At:   Bothell Ski and Bike

Similar Products Used:   Kestral KM40, Trek Hilo

Bike Setup:   56cm frame, Hed 3 wheels, DuraAce Aero drivetrain, Aegis Hotrod carbon fork, Speedplay X2 peddles



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Aegis Trident

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