Six13 Slice conversion ?

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It doesn't make sense, no. The geometry of a TT bike is forward vs. a road frame, so if you are buying a frame for conventional (non-TT) riding, why in the world would you start w/a TT frame and try to screw around w/bars, offset post, saddle positioning, etc, vs. just buying a road frame that fits correctly from the get-go? Especially when C'dale makes the frame that way.. 😕

RC2 said:

It doesn't make sense, no. The geometry of a TT bike is forward vs. a road frame, so if you are buying a frame for conventional (non-TT) riding, why in the world would you start w/a TT frame and try to screw around w/bars, offset post, saddle positioning, etc, vs. just buying a road frame that fits correctly from the get-go? Especially when C'dale makes the frame that way.. 😕

Thanks for setting me straight. I was considering it for a couple reasons:
1) love the look of the TT frame.
2) could have gotten a great deal on one.
3) I would like to do TT\Tri on occasion.

So I guess its better to use a road bike for TT\Tri than a Tri bike for road if Im doing 90% road %10 TT\TRI ? Or idealy have one of each ?

The TT bike will put your body forward over the BB, and is built to have you in an aero position. The idea is that, when you can't draft especially, the aero position makes you a bit faster (more at high speeds, we're not really talking much effect below the mid 20's mph), with the faster aero position being a compromise against more optimal comfort and handling. You can ride a road bike in a TT event, and unless you're a serious competitor who cares about the advantages of having a TT bike?