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How can you go fast on a df bike without aero bars?

Old 05-16-19, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by robnol
the geometry of a time trial bike is different than a standard road bike.....i found extended time in the drops for aerodynamics to be cruel and unusual punishment....shove ur balls up to ur bellybutton for one not to mention back and arm fatigue
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Old 05-16-19, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by robnol
a sphincter says what
Hearing voices is a pretty common psych symptom, but you're the first person I have seen who hears talking sphincters. I'd suggest getting that looked at.

Otherwise, if you really need to swipe 25 year old snark from Wayne's World, it's probably time to buy a new joke book.
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Old 05-16-19, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Hearing voices is a pretty common psych symptom, but you're the first person I have seen who hears talking sphincters. I'd suggest getting that looked at.

Otherwise, if you really need to swipe 25 year old snark from Wayne's World, it's probably time to buy a new joke book.
sphincters usually say that...it must be hard to see with ur head up ur,....
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not sure it's even worth saying ****.


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Originally Posted by robnol
sphincters usually say that...it must be hard to see with ur head up ur,....
You should try it, It's the ultimate aero position.

Sha-wing!!!!
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Here's part of the article

What?s the difference between a triathlon bike and a TT bike?

Bike fit

In a time trial, a cyclist’s only concern is getting to the finish line as fast as possible, leaving them completely spent after an all-out effort when they get off their TT bike. A triathlete has the run to deal with afterwards, which often means a more forgiving set-up. A triathlete will generally want their forearms wider apart on the aero extensions, and bent at a slight angle at the shoulder down to the elbow. Having the seat tube on their tri bike further forward also puts less pressure on the hips and hamstrings.


The add-on accessories needed to tackle a swim/bike/run race and achieving a position that helps the triathlete to save their legs for the run are the things that ultimately set apart a triathlon bike from a time trial bike; and it goes without saying, it’s always worth getting a professional bike fit to optimise your own position if you’re looking to buy your first tri bike.
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Originally Posted by Garfield Cat
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What?s the difference between a triathlon bike and a TT bike?

Bike fit

In a time trial, a cyclist’s only concern is getting to the finish line as fast as possible, leaving them completely spent after an all-out effort when they get off their TT bike. A triathlete has the run to deal with afterwards, which often means a more forgiving set-up. A triathlete will generally want their forearms wider apart on the aero extensions, and bent at a slight angle at the shoulder down to the elbow. Having the seat tube on their tri bike further forward also puts less pressure on the hips and hamstrings.


The add-on accessories needed to tackle a swim/bike/run race and achieving a position that helps the triathlete to save their legs for the run are the things that ultimately set apart a triathlon bike from a time trial bike; and it goes without saying, it’s always worth getting a professional bike fit to optimise your own position if you’re looking to buy your first tri bike.
i agree well said
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