Tri Bike for Down Syndrome
I have a friend who became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a full Ironman. He did it on a hybrid. He is not super stable on the bike. Needs help getting on the bike. Seat is lower than optimal. Uses platform pedals, no clips. He is not able to use the front derailleur.
He is now training for the Hawaii Ironman and his Dad is researching how to improve his bike efficiency. He is currently looking at the Trek Domane with the idea that he would change the handlebars to flat and change gearing to 1 x 11. He is thinking he would use 32 x 700 tires. I think this is a good choice. Anything in the endurance bike category seems like a good choice with these modifications. Specialized Roubaix would be a good choice too.
Anybody have any thoughts on this? Ideas on geometry for a better aero position given the limitations on handlebars?