The new Tommaso Aereo carbon triathlon bike is the result of thousands of training miles and years of experience racing, building and fitting tri bikes. Tommaso even had their product guy compete in an Ironman to get this 12K carbon beauty dialed. The result is the Tommaso Aereo. The Aereo is the answer to all the other brands out there with starting price points around $5,000! Is there pure gold in their decals? Just because triathlon has the highest income of all the cycling disciplines doesn’t mean you have to feel robbed. There’s more to tri than just the bike. There are gym fees for the pool, running shoes, race-fees and for some, coaching fees. Tommaso made this bike at such a great price you will be able to afford the rest.

When it came to components on the Tommaso Aereo the product team chose Shimano for its reliability and quality. For the Aereo you will find the new Shimano 6700 rear derailleur with a 105 Shimano 12x25 cassette, chain and front derailleur. Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed shifters take care of the crisp shifting and are handily located on the FSA J-Bend tri extensions. For the power from the pedal you will find the FSA Omega 50/34 crank. A lot of endurance athletes have come to embrace the compact gearing for saving the legs while still providing the power. The Tommaso Product Manager raced on a compact for most of the 2008/2009 season. Tri racing is different than road racing. As a triathlete you want have a little something left in the legs for that run at the end whether it’s a 5k, 10k, half marathon or the big 26.2 of an Ironman. If you are grinding a huge gear on the bike you better be a pro or be ready to walk the run…enough said!

The cockpit of the bike is the legendary FSA Vision base bar and aero J-bend extensions. These will keep you low, comfortable and cutting through the wind. The Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed shifters will be at your fingertips for optimal gear choice and the Tommaso bar wrap will dampen the vibration and supply a nice grip for those wet hands fresh off the swim. Alex 220 wheels are equipped with a Shimano 12x25 10-speed cassette and Hutchinson Equinox 700x23 tires The perch for this fast machine is a custom designed tri saddle with just enough extra padding on the nose for those long days. The tail of the saddle has a slight kick for pushing the speed on the flats.

The Tommaso Frame
The Tommaso Aereo starts with a wind cheating aero shaped 1260 gram 12K frame and extended seat mast with a deep wheel cut-out on the rear wheel. This ensures that the rider gets the lightest, strongest, best performing and fitting frame for the dollar. The steeper tri geometry places the rider in the optimum position for steady handling, speed and comfort. The Aereo has a two position carbon seat post that fits into the extended seat mast. The carbon aero bladed fork is perfectly matched and integrated into the frame shape for a sleek package. The tri geometry is spot on for miles of comfort and better handling. One of the most important (and overlooked) aspects of a good tri bike is the stability. When you are training and racing for tri you will soon learn that eating and drinking are very important to survival. Having a bike that you can count on to remain stable while you are eating gels, bars and drinking Gatorade is a must.

The Tommaso Fit
Sizing a tri bike is no different, or more difficult, than any other style of bike but most triathletes ride a smaller top tube on the tri bike than their road bike. This helps get the elbows positioned on the pads of the aero bars. The size chart lists suggested heights for the different frame sizes. This is far more helpful in sizing a bike than standing over the top tube and pulling up on the handlebars (which tells you nothing about the fit of a bike). Tommaso offers four sizes to accommodate riders large and small. It will be easy to find a fit for all of our customers.

The Tommaso Feel
The staff at Tommaso Bicycles rides, races and believes in what they produce. Tommaso product guys spend a lot of time riding racing and wrenching. By taking a Tommaso bike to Ironman they know how important it is to have a bike you can trust to perform. Triathlon is all about finding time…quick transitions and a quick bike can make a huge difference in how far up on the results page you need to look to find your name. The Tommaso Aereo was designed to be stable through the corners and well mannered on the ascents. The people that were involved in the production of this bike know you are going to be wet and tired from the swim and anxious for the run. Tommaso wants to bike to be the “easy” part in the middle. The positioning is neutral so nothing too extreme to overcook your hamstrings and leave you limping on the run. The FSA cockpit fits perfectly with your arm/hand positioning for miles of comfort and shifting. With being rolled forward in the aero position a slightly more padded saddle is offered to keep you fresh for the run ahead. The speed of riding a tri bike is exhilarating…the difference in speed from a standard road bike is frightening.

Tommaso Aereo Premium Spec:

• Tommaso TRS 12K Aero Tri Specific Frame


• Tommaso TRS Aero Tri Fork


• Tommaso TRS Tri Saddle


• FSA Vision J-Bend Aero Extensions


• FSA Vision Aero Wing with Internal Brake Routing


• Shimano 6700 Ultegra 10-Speed Rear Derailleur


• Shimano 105 5600 Front Derailleur


• Shimano 7900 Dura Ace shifters


• FSA 50/34 Omega External Bearings Crankset


• Alex 220 20/24 Spoke Wheels


• Hutchinson 700x23 Lightweight Kevlar Bead Tires

PEDALS: This bike does not include pedals. Nerds, don’t fret we have a selection fit for a King! Check  out all the Pedals by clicking here

The Tommaso Service

Every Tommaso road bike arrives with our unparalleled risk free exclusive offer. No other major bicycle brand or retailer in America offers this risk free promotion.

• Full lifetime warranty on all Tommaso frames.


• All Tommaso bikes are packed and shipped in a specially designed, reusable high density cardboard box to make your online bike purchase experience fun and simple. This $100.00 value can be used for future trips and adventures on your Tommaso bike. The box is specially designed to protect your Tommaso bike from any damage during transport. Nerds, don’t forget to add the Genius Pro-Build to have you new Tommaso arrive professional assembled  and ready to ride.

Tommaso makes road bikes because it’s their passion, and it shows in the superb quality of their bikes.

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