SRAM Athletes Set Fastest Bike Splits in Kona

Posted on October 9, 2011 by michael

Thurig on her way to a new course record in Kona

Karin Thürig (4:44:19) and Chris Lieto (4:18:31) powered to the fastest bike splits at the 2011 Ironman® World Championships on SRAM RED components.

Thürig captured a new course record (which she had previously held) by averaging 24 mph over the hot, hilly and windy 112-mile leg. The former Duathlon World Champion rode SRAM RED drivetrain with R2C shift levers and Zipp 404 & 808 Firecrest wheels.

Chris Lieto delivered another huge ride and the modern legend missed setting a new course record by a mere eight seconds. Lieto averaged over 26 mph, and has four of the top 10 fastest Kona bike splits of all time.

Karin Thürig’s Bike:
Frame: Cerverlo P4
Wheels: Zipp 404 & 808 Firecrest
Drivetrain: SRAM RED
Shift levers: SRAM R2C

Lieto's Trek Speed Concept with SRAM RED componentry and the R2C shift lever

Chris Lieto rides one of the fastest bike legs in Kona history on SRAM Black RED

Chris Lieto’s Bike:
Trek Speed Concept
Wheels: Bontrager
Drivetrain: SRAM Black RED

Chris Lieto stands tall in the history of Kona bike splits

Shift levers: SRAM R2C

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