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07-19-20, 11:20 AM
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07-19-20, 11:26 AM
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07-19-20, 11:28 AM
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I know that it would be wholly impractical for riding out here mostly from road conditions, but man they're just so cool.
Also alluding to what Bah Humbug has been talking about, I have absolutely no idea what size I would need.
Also alluding to what Bah Humbug has been talking about, I have absolutely no idea what size I would need.
07-19-20, 11:30 AM
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The issue is that I wouldn't want to ride anything less than 28mm tires, even on a steel frame.
07-19-20, 11:33 AM
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Proper modern TT bikes weren't available yet, so that was what aero looked like. Carbon shaping allowed the headtube to get short so riders could get low enough without the smaller wheel. The smaller front wheel also helps in the TTT because it gets the rider's body physically closer to the rider in front, which aids the draft strength. It's bad for tri where you have flat supply issues.
Also, this was prior to everything being wind tunneled, so they had to build a frame and test it in the velodrome and see if it worked. We could do better now with steel if we wanted to, but it would still be slower than a P2.
Also, this was prior to everything being wind tunneled, so they had to build a frame and test it in the velodrome and see if it worked. We could do better now with steel if we wanted to, but it would still be slower than a P2.
07-19-20, 11:35 AM
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Edit: Yep, the P3X and PseriesDisc can take 28mm measured with the UCI 4mm clearance.
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07-19-20, 12:06 PM
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It's more than that. When they start wasting resources to pursue trivia, there's usually more going on than meets the eye. Irony not intended.
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07-19-20, 12:10 PM
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I was late getting out the door (8:10-ish) this morning but really didnt expect the heat and damp so much so that I considered just closing the garage door and retreating back inside for a couple of seconds. 
07-19-20, 12:18 PM
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Proper modern TT bikes weren't available yet, so that was what aero looked like. Carbon shaping allowed the headtube to get short so riders could get low enough without the smaller wheel. The smaller front wheel also helps in the TTT because it gets the rider's body physically closer to the rider in front, which aids the draft strength. It's bad for tri where you have flat supply issues.
Also, this was prior to everything being wind tunneled, so they had to build a frame and test it in the velodrome and see if it worked. We could do better now with steel if we wanted to, but it would still be slower than a P2.
Also, this was prior to everything being wind tunneled, so they had to build a frame and test it in the velodrome and see if it worked. We could do better now with steel if we wanted to, but it would still be slower than a P2.
They look too upright and prone to catching wind. I was thinking lower with flat back.
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07-19-20, 12:19 PM
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Ride Report
--hit the roads at an ungodly hour
--disoriented by the lack of traffic
--a deer bolted across the road in front of me in the wilds of NW Knox County
--on the way back I see a sign that says "Road Closed Ahead: Bridge Out"
wut
Being more resourceful than WhyFi, I proceed past the sign to see if the bridge is actually "out"--i.e, no longer there. It is not. I walk around the barriers, over the out/not out bridge, (at some cost to my average speed) and continue on my merry way
--my knee that I was worried about the past week wasn't too bad
--consumed no food, four cups of water pre-ride, two more post-ride
The End.
--hit the roads at an ungodly hour
--disoriented by the lack of traffic
--a deer bolted across the road in front of me in the wilds of NW Knox County
--on the way back I see a sign that says "Road Closed Ahead: Bridge Out"
wut
Being more resourceful than WhyFi, I proceed past the sign to see if the bridge is actually "out"--i.e, no longer there. It is not. I walk around the barriers, over the out/not out bridge, (at some cost to my average speed) and continue on my merry way
--my knee that I was worried about the past week wasn't too bad
--consumed no food, four cups of water pre-ride, two more post-ride
The End.
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As well documented here, I am frequently admonished by @Velo Vol to be more specific. I was talking about rider position not the equipment.
They look too upright and prone to catching wind. I was thinking lower with flat back.
They look too upright and prone to catching wind. I was thinking lower with flat back.
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As well documented here, I am frequently admonished by @Velo Vol to be more specific. I was talking about rider position not the equipment.
They look too upright and prone to catching wind. I was thinking lower with flat back.
They look too upright and prone to catching wind. I was thinking lower with flat back.
07-19-20, 01:01 PM
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My recollection is that the smaller front wheel funny bikes were most useful for team pursuit on the track and team time trial on the road. The smaller front wheel allows the rider to draft a little bit closer, which can make a decent difference.
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Nailed it. Specifically, brings the bodies closer together, and those are most of the drag.
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You guys are posting up a storm today. Must be the heat.
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