I have been offered a gorgeous looking Felt TT bike by my LBS at a end of year discount. Owner is an old friend so I know he won't sell me anything unsuitable and will ensure fit is right etc etc But, why do I need one (I want it just because.....), but with clip on tri bars currently on my roadie, how can I justify it to myself and more importantly OH????
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because its pretty and it makes you go fast, nothing to do with the rider, all about the bike
sorry, Jo upgraded from standard road bike to TT bike and the she recons the difference is amazing
'just because' is a great reason! Mine is about 10% quicker than my road bike. If that's worth the price tag then go for it if its a decent discount you could prob sell it on in a year or 2 without losing much.
My only concern except the obvious cost if that it's pretty hilly round here, but if it makes me faster on normal terrain, then mmmm very tempted
It's hilly, you say? Hmmm....
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/The_Physics_of_Moving_a_Bike_163.html
Read the two line conclusion
That said, I love mine and I'd still get the Felt
you dont need one, I havnt got one, but if you want it then then get it. Simples.
They are a very expensive toy - especially when you budget for some decent wheels - probably £400 up if you go for PlanetXs or similar. If you have the money though why not - you can't take it with you and a properly fitted TT bike with a competent rider will be faster even on technical hilly courses.
Like Cougie says though - they are all about getting your race times down - if that isn't important to you then probably not worth bothering.
But I would probably still buy the bike because I am a tart and like the bling!
Ps auto correct put swinging instead of swimming! Was tempted to leave it!
As cougie said - are you going to race it? Are you happy on aerobars? The entire point of a TT bike is that you are tucked, for
Very seasonal Gladys - a mince tart!
Oh, 3/4 of my post has disappeared. It said something along the line of, if you are not happy and confident on aerobars, and fit enough (in your core) to stay there, then its probably technically a waste of cash. However, its also your money, and as long as you can afford to, you should spend it on what you want!
if you really have to ask on here = you dont need one, you just want one
I want one too. I just do. But aI am at teh point of n+1 meets s-1. And I even sold an old bike recently.
I think it may have to be my Christmas present, although I was going to spend the money on a fancy turbo thingie where you can pretend you are in races and stuff like that
IMO ,.... you would get more out of a turbo trainer than a TT bike in terms of conversion to race pace
Turbo will get a lot of use through the winter and a TT bike wouldn't
Of course the best option then is a TT bike and a turbo. Turbo through the winter on the TT bike to get an improvement in speed and an aero position
What`s the deal with TT bikes and long races such IM or HIM. I can see the obvious advantage over 40km, but over 112miles or even 56miles is it hard/umcomfortable to maintain the position in a TT bike, therefore a road bike is better.
If the TT bike is right size and correctly fitted, why would it be uncomfortable?
A TT bike is clearly the worst option - that's why everyone that is any good has one - they want to make it more of a challenge for themselves.
I think I'd find one hand position uncomfortable after 60 miles even in a Eurofighter Typhoon. LOL.
But they look cool as anything.
I wouldn't say that is the case for everyone DoM... I find my TT bike more comfortable than my two road bikes and am much faster.... I did do most of my training including turbo sessions on the TT bike though last year which definitely helped