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08-09-12, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by momo15

Let's be honest, how much time can a new TT frame (Shiv, etc.) save a casual TT rider over an entry level TT bike (Felt S22/32, Cervelo P2, Motobecane)? Currently, I am doing TT's with clip-ons and a dedicated saddle/seatpost. I think most of the gains that I would see with a new TT bike would be in the position, steering, and stability of a specific TT bike, but would a new super-aero frame provide any real benefit to an amateur who struggles to hold a low 20's mph over a 10 mile TT course?

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.c...rowed;#1802183
The difference between a very good and excellent frame would be on the order of 1-2 minutes in a 10 mile TT. One of the new super frames would give an even larger time benefit.

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