TT wheelset

Paul D said:

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Paul D wrote:
I've never used

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tubs, but everybody else going much quicker than I do does,

It's probably due to them being fitter and/or more aerodynamic rather
than their tyres. Anyhow TTs are about PBs aren't they ? , beating
yourself not the otheres..Simply buying a faster bike surely isn't very
rewarding. ;-)

I absolutely agree, and in a perfect world I would keep my bike exactly as I
rode the first TT in order to accurately gauge how much my fitness is
improving.

I would very much like, however, to be competing with the really fast guys
and getting those big open wins for my club (har dee har har). So, how much
difference does not-so-aero bits make on a 10 or 25 mile TT compared with
the guys winning? Don't know, but if I have nigh on the same kit as them, I
can more easily gauge how far behind where I ultimately want to be in
fitness terms.

But thats just me trying to justify wanting to look swish with some fancy
new carbon parts - never underestimate the power of having some flashy new
kit to aid motivation!

Indeed. They, the rtt should provide some stock bikes which everyone
uses. Really would be a race of truth then.

MSeries said:

Indeed. They, the rtt should provide some stock bikes which everyone
uses. Really would be a race of truth then.

like Formula 1? ;-)

Mike K Smith said:

John B said:

When my brother was into HGV-chasing he used to sit at home trying to stretch
his nose into an aerodynamic shape - a la Alf Engers.

Some years ago the discussion of the aerodynamic properties of Alf
Engers's nose appeared in the letters pages of a cycling magazine.

One correspondent pointed out that if the nose were to have a real
aerodynamic benefit it would have to be mounted on the back of the head.

LOL

Probably post-Boardman then.

John B

Paul D said:

I would very much like, however, to be competing with the really fast guys
and getting those big open wins for my club (har dee har har). So, how much
difference does not-so-aero bits make on a 10 or 25 mile TT compared with
the guys winning?

Loads.You can take more than a minute off of your time, just by changing
to more aerodynamic parts.
See here for some rough ideas of time saving over a 40km course:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/aero/aerodynamics.htm

As well as the aero parts, you need to get yourself into an aero
position.Save at least another 30 seconds.
You're gonna be a winner!
Alan.
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