Individual armrest

The customized carbon arm shell from TRI-C.
Here in the classic, fine carbon look with a glossy finish.
Delivery time: approx. 28 working days.
Included are:
armrest left and right
padding for the armrests
screws for fastening

TRI-C Carbon armrest

The customized carbon armrest from TRI-C. With a length of 17cm, the armrest offers a large contact surface. The width is adjusted to your anatomy. The durable carbon is extremely safe, our padding is very comfortable. The side walls offer excellent support and the design gives a sporty impression. This armrest is the “fine carbon” version.

We are convinced that arm guards for the general public have not received the development they deserve in recent years. There have been great developments for professionals and some arm guards that are significantly better than the standard. However, to date we have not found a solution for everyone that does justice to the importance of this important contact point between athlete and bike. Just like the saddle and shoes/soles, the arm guards also have a major influence on comfort in triathlon. Comfort in turn has an immense influence on aerodynamics. The best wheels cannot save as many watts over 180 km as are lost by 5 additional minutes outside the aero position. Therefore, comfort in the arm guards is essential for high performance and a great riding experience.

Our solution for this is the TRI-C arm shell. It is made individually for you. For this we need the circumference of your forearm in two different places. You can easily measure this yourself using our instructions .

geometry

The armrest is 170 mm long and therefore offers a large surface area over which your weight can be distributed. This means that there are no uncomfortable pressure points on the forearm. We have a high outer wall with a height of 55 mm. This ensures maximum stability and therefore more safety and more control when riding in an aero position. The inner wall is a little flatter at 40 mm to leave space for a bike computer or bottle holder. The armrest has an optimal fit thanks to the individual production.

material

We make the armrests ourselves from carbon. This means they weigh just 50 to 75 g per armrest without padding. Despite their low weight, the armrests are very stable.

upholstery

TRI-C is breaking new ground when it comes to padding. Instead of using simple foam with a thin polyester cover or rubber padding, we use a special combination of padding materials. Annoying problems such as excessive sweating, heat build-up, sticking, slipping and chafing are now a thing of the past.

We use perforated Alcantara as the upper material. The microfiber material is very pleasant on the skin and also very durable and abrasion-resistant. The material allows all liquids to pass through and does not stick to the skin even when it comes into contact with energy drinks. The padding is attached with a high-quality and durable Velcro fastener.

Three pads are supplied per arm shell: one for each side wall and a stronger pad for the underside. The first pad layer is a very light and breathable material that allows for optimal air circulation and fluid transport. This prevents heat build-up in warm temperatures. Only this first padding layer is used on the side walls. For better cushioning, the padding on the underside is supplemented by a denser EPDM foam. This absorbs the weight of the athlete and prevents the pad from sagging on very long rides. Even on poor roads, bumps can be cushioned and comfort guaranteed. The thickness of the padding is adjusted to your weight. This allows optimal cushioning properties to be achieved without adding unnecessary weight. The pad can be rinsed off after intensive use when cleaning the bike. We recommend a light hand wash in soapy water at regular intervals. We do not use any adhesives during processing and sew the padding. This ensures a very long service life. If you decide to order a new cushion after a few years, you can simply do so using the order number that is noted in your armrest. We have saved the measurements underneath.

screw connection

The armrests are attached to your trailer with two screws each with an extra flat and wide head. The common trailer systems have a thread for M5 or M6 screws. No matter which wheel you want to attach the armrests to, we will send you the necessary screws. If you damage or lose a screw during assembly, you will have a spare screw. The screws are made of high-quality A4 stainless steel, which does not rust even when in contact with electrolyte drinks.

In total we send five pieces M5 x 8mm and five pieces M6 x 8mm.

optics

We offer various optical variations. This armrest is the fine carbon variant. If you have any special optical requests, please contact us.

scope of delivery

Your right and left individual armrest made of carbon

padding for both armrests

Screws 5 pcs. M5 x 8mm and 5 pcs. M6 x 8 mm.