Triathlete wanting to improve bike handling skills

[King Boonen]

No disputing handling on a mountain bike - but I am assuming the tri position will still be used. I think one can get very good at control on a MTB and still not so much when on the tri-bars (steering with hands vs. forearms). That is why rollers in the same position as you race seemed like a better way to go.

Tri position and bars on a MTB - now that would be something.

I do both (rollers and mountain bike, not rollers and tri-bars on a mountain bike, that's insane!! ).

Rollers will straighten up your line and help with keeping a good position. They won't help getting you out of tricky situations though.

Mountain biking will also help with balance and picking the best line, things that are still applicable on a tri-bar.

I repeat though, don't go mountain biking on tri-bars