so what are the pros and cons of using a tri bike... outside of triathlons?
04-07-12, 08:47 AM
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so what are the pros and cons of using a tri bike... outside of triathlons?
i dunno but im also diggin the look of tri bikes. never sat on one before. im having thoughts of getting one as a 2nd bike but i know im never gonna do any time trials or triathlons.
waste of money?
my riding is a short commute to work (9 miles/day) and a weekend joy ride that is usually 40-65 miles.
waste of money?
my riding is a short commute to work (9 miles/day) and a weekend joy ride that is usually 40-65 miles.
04-07-12, 08:50 AM
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ummmm...they look cool? That's pretty much the only thing. You are not going to want to use the aerobars too much on normal commuting rides(depending on where you ride).
There are a couple people I know who ride TT bikes as their normal bikes, but that is because they started out doing triathlons and they bought their TT bike as their first bike.
There are a couple people I know who ride TT bikes as their normal bikes, but that is because they started out doing triathlons and they bought their TT bike as their first bike.
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I ride a tri bike as my main bike and I could tell you all kinds of wonderfull things about it ... but for commuting? No.
I don't think you should choose a specific bike because you "dig the looks".
I don't think you should choose a specific bike because you "dig the looks".
04-07-12, 08:54 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I would much rather ride my road bike than my tt bike. My tt bike is for racing and training for races only.
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04-07-12, 09:01 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Thanks, I should have said that.
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You are welcome. TT bikes are designed and intended for individual riding. Even in team TT events riders hardly ever overlap or ride side by side. In some occasions they even use road bikes for a TT event where there is a lot of uphill sections or the members of the team need to be in close proximity such as this past Tour of Qatar.
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If you ride alone, the aero position is good for dealing with headwinds.
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Alright thanks guys.
Im being good lately. Haven't impulse bought anything in a while. : )
Im being good lately. Haven't impulse bought anything in a while. : )
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You are welcome. TT bikes are designed and intended for individual riding. Even in team TT events riders hardly ever overlap or ride side by side. In some occasions they even use road bikes for a TT event where there is a lot of uphill sections or the members of the team need to be in close proximity such as this past Tour of Qatar.
Pro level TT riders are good enough handlers that no matter the condition, if it's a net 0 elevation gain course they'll ride their TT bike typically. Hill climb though, you are right.
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I bought a fairly inexpensive TT bike a couple years ago and I enjoy it. It is a nice change of pace once a week or so.
I bought a aluminum Cervelo TT bike pretty cheap in the fall so it didn't cost me too much. The thing is a rocket. I usually gain about 1.5-2 mph over my road bike with the same power output on my powertap. Compared to the road bike, I feel like I am flying. It also is pretty comfortable for 1-2 hour rides. The most tiring part for me is the back of my neck. You have to tilt your head back quite a bit more to see the road in the aero position. I am sure I would get used to this more if I rode it several times a week.
Again, it has been a nice change of pace for me (I don't race anymore - 54 years old). If money isn't an issue, I would recommend it and am glad I bought mine. I also enjoy riding my mountain bike on occasion.
I bought a aluminum Cervelo TT bike pretty cheap in the fall so it didn't cost me too much. The thing is a rocket. I usually gain about 1.5-2 mph over my road bike with the same power output on my powertap. Compared to the road bike, I feel like I am flying. It also is pretty comfortable for 1-2 hour rides. The most tiring part for me is the back of my neck. You have to tilt your head back quite a bit more to see the road in the aero position. I am sure I would get used to this more if I rode it several times a week.
Again, it has been a nice change of pace for me (I don't race anymore - 54 years old). If money isn't an issue, I would recommend it and am glad I bought mine. I also enjoy riding my mountain bike on occasion.
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