Triathalon Bike More Comfortable????

[Tri Girl]

I too, skimmed the article.

I'm the oddball, I suppose.
I first started out with a road bike, set up for triathlons. It was OK, but was never really comfy. I did multiple centuries on that bike (and an Ironman triathlon) before upgrading. When I got my tri bike- it felt like it was *made* for me. I can ride that thing for hours and hours without one iota of pain/discomfort. I've done multiple centuries on that bike, and even did a 3 day supported bike tour on it.
Personally, I disagree that climbing is more difficult. Could be because my tri bike is lighter than my road bike, and even with the compact double vs. the triple on my road bike- I still feel like I have significant more power (but don't know if that's the bike, or the rider who is probably stronger).

Since I don't have a road bike anymore, I ride my tri bike on all the group rides/t-shirt rides. I'm smart enough to know not to go down in aero when others are around. I ride the bullhorns unless I'm all alone. I'm FAR more in control on that bike than I was on my road bike. Considering I spend more time in aero than not, I'm very stable and in control in that position. I can eat a sandwich, drink, and even sleep in aero (ok, not sleep), while holding my line on the road. I can reach my brakes for a quick stop if need be while barely moving from aero.

Just a different perspective from what's already been said.