Aero thoughts
09-13-17, 09:27 AM
#326
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I know all about the giant aero brake problems. My carbon bike I don't ride anymore has the trp ttv brakes that were originally put on the propel.
Luckily I would be going to the new disc model. You guys have heard bad things about those?
I'll take a look at the d6. That was one of my first dream bikes when I was just getting into triathlon at 16 years old.
Luckily I would be going to the new disc model. You guys have heard bad things about those?
I'll take a look at the d6. That was one of my first dream bikes when I was just getting into triathlon at 16 years old.
09-13-17, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
It cannot be overemphasized how much time on the TT bike can be of benefit. I've ridden mine 5500ish miles in the 2 years I've had it, lots of time adapting to the position. Of course it depends on where your priorities lie, I have no other priorities on the bikes, although I do ride road and mountain bike as well.
FYI I am probably way smaller and narrower than you are, 135 pounds currently (which is pretty fat for me) and not a large frame for a cyclist.
FYI I am probably way smaller and narrower than you are, 135 pounds currently (which is pretty fat for me) and not a large frame for a cyclist.
09-13-17, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mike868y
Thanks, i appreciate that! I am worried about brake rub. I race with a guy who rides an earlier madone and the brake rub is noticeable every time he stands. That being said at my weight you wouldn't *think* i can flex a bike that much. i'm definitely not *amped* on the seat post design but it seems you have to deal with some form of proprietary garbage seat post on any aero bike. i'm admittedly a little luke warm on the whole concept of aero bikes, but at this point they're so light it seems silly to get a non-aero road frame. The electronic ultegra one is $2k msrp more than the cable one but also comes with better wheels. still, that's a bike premium.
As much as proprietary seatposts are a pain it is the way it seems most bikes are going nowadays. Even bikes like the new Tarmac have them and my guess is that before long you won't find many that don't have some form of it. While it is annoying that it is proprietary the mechanism is pretty robust and I have never run into slipping issues when torqued to spec.
If you have the chance see if you can't source a used frame (I realize this might be harder for you) and Di2 group, both should be relatively cheap because of the most current releases.
09-13-17, 09:56 AM
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thanks again for the info! admittedly, used carbon kind of scares me. i know it's silly, but i really don't want to buy something, have it crack due to a defect or something, and now have a warranty available. one more question - how is the frame clearance? find to run 25s/wide rims?
09-14-17, 07:44 AM
#330
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Saw this today.. This would be a fun project to take on. Find an older trek equinox (or similar) frame and throw etap and a good aerobar on there. Iirc somebody won the British 10 championship on an older frame like that a few years ago.
https://www.tririg.com/articles.php?id=2017_01_Trek_TTT_SRAM_eTap_Review
https://www.tririg.com/articles.php?id=2017_01_Trek_TTT_SRAM_eTap_Review
09-14-17, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mike868y
thanks again for the info! admittedly, used carbon kind of scares me. i know it's silly, but i really don't want to buy something, have it crack due to a defect or something, and now have a warranty available. one more question - how is the frame clearance? find to run 25s/wide rims?
