Old 07-23-19, 09:39 AM
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I know nothing about the frameset that you are considering but helped to set-up a TT machine a few seasons ago w/ the then "new" hidden brakes and found them to be not only a nightmare to work on but the best that we could do get was weak, grabby and marginal stopping power, more like slowing power really.
Of course that was w/ TT levers on aero bars but that machine was so specialized for the flat closed course TT it was nearly useless for operation on open public roads, much less down a mountain.

Since road "aero" road designs are well proven and widely available what advantage would an emasculated TT machine sans the aero bars, wheels and TT position have over an aero design intended for road use descending mountains?

Since the lump on top of the bike is the worst for producing drag you will of course already have a well adapted low/aero position, full low-drag kit of skin-suit, shoe-covers, helmet and freshly shaved legs?

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