Garfield2010 Posted October 10, 2011 Share 2 Questions How much of a difference does it make on a 180km time trial in terms of average speed and or minutes? Say I normally go 28km/hour. What will a Time Trial bike do? Also, Is it possible to rent a time trial bike from a shop somewhere? I only need it for one race (and the 2 weeks beforehand) Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_stig Posted October 10, 2011 Share Not sure you can rent a bike for a day and don't think it's a good idea - rather be comfortable on a road bike you've used all along than one you've had for a short time. I bought clip-ons but didn't enjoy them - either get a proper TT bike soon or use your road bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted October 10, 2011 Share Not sure you can rent a bike for a day and don't think it's a good idea - rather be comfortable on a road bike you've used all along than one you've had for a short time. I bought clip-ons but didn't enjoy them - either get a proper TT bike soon or use your road bike. From discussion with some of the elites at my club, it should give you around 2km/h (considering riding around 30km/h). However, I think "getting" the 2km/h will come at a greater expense this short before an event. 1. You are in a more aggressive set-up so different muscles will be used 2. You have to crane your neck quite a bit and this take time to get used to 3. Less control Clip-on can work, but then a reverse seat post is recommended otherwise you are stretched out like superman over your bike. My suggestion: Go with what you trained with up to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 10, 2011 Share 2 Questions How much of a difference does it make on a 180km time trial in terms of average speed and or minutes? Say I normally go 28km/hour. What will a Time Trial bike do? Also, Is it possible to rent a time trial bike from a shop somewhere? I only need it for one race (and the 2 weeks beforehand) Thx! Just enjoy the Cape Town race,it's to late now to make any changes. To see any big improvement on a TT bike you need to Avg at least 40km/h.At 30km/h avg you may save about 4 minutes if your setup is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Ok cool. I do have a TT setup on my road bike (bars + TT seatpost and seat) so I convert it every now and then so I am used to the position etc. Thought a "faster frame" would make a difference but at 2km/hour I will just go as is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted October 10, 2011 Share Hi Garfield If this is for Challenge CT, don't swap now. Challenge is 2000m odd of climbing. You probably going to be out the bars quite a bit anyway. One of the biggest adaptations to make when switching over is the building of the neck muscles. Depending on road quality, the little corrugations in the road put huge strain on the back of your neck. Which takes a month or two to get used to. As said above, you do use your leg muscles differently which also needs to be trained. Once you have made the change, the difference is significant, not only to your cycle but also to your run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Ok I will definately not change now! Yes it is for CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 10, 2011 Share Have a LOOK in the classifieds,there is a good deal on a LOOK 496. It's all you need and more for a faster bike split next year https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=12838 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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