SwissVan Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 1. How much time do one really save using TT bars on road bike?2. Does using TT-bars save the legs for the run? Thanks 1. Yes big time, probably the cheapest, easiest and biggest performance enhancing trick you can legally do.I did a TT test once many moons ago and found that by riding on TT bars it increased my speed instantly by about 1.5 to 2 kmh at 32kmh, the effect increases if you ride at faster speeds i.e downhill. It also lowered HR slightly when compared at the same effort to. 2. Apparently so...provided you have the correct seat position allowing a more open hip angle.
Curbie Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 A mad kick-off to 2014 workwise leaves me with little time to think about it... WhenI do, I'm much more exited than nervous. Looking forward to experiencing a race of that magnitude and hype. I'm in EL from the 22nd, and staying at the Majestic Hotel right next to transition. Would the fellow Hubbers be interested in going for group swim/last ride/pre race beer?Howzit Snytjie .. x4 of us arrive early on Friday 24th and are also staying at The Majestic. The plan is to get out at 10 for the first official training swim, register, browse around at the expo. as well as review the x2 bars right at the Majestic.See ya then
JGR Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Howzit Snytjie .. x4 of us arrive early on Friday 24th and are also staying at The Majestic. The plan is to get out at 10 for the first official training swim, register, browse around at the expo. as well as review the x2 bars right at the Majestic.See ya thenDon't get to excited about the bar there .... the hotel is not exactly majestic. Rather to go the Highlander at the Blue Lagoon
Adrian Fogg Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Anybody still looking for accommodation, Blue Lagoon Hotel still has a few rooms available and the pub is right there.
JGR Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Anybody still looking for accommodation, Blue Lagoon Hotel still has a few rooms available and the pub is right there. I think you owe me a beer for shamelessly promoting your spot.
tankisbyon Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I am also looking for a answer on this is issue. Is it really worth it putting TT bars on the road bikes for people that just want to finish Ironman and are not to concerned about times. How much time do one really save using TT bars on road bike?Does using TT-bars save the legs for the run? Will appreciate some feedback from guys that put TT bars on their road bikes. Thanks I wondered the same myself, put aerobars on my bike this week and went and did 120km in the cradle over the weekend. They made a HUGE difference, just in terms of my general comfort on the bike (having more positions, being able to give my hands and shoulders a rest etc..) It also seemed to make it easier to keep my average speed up, I reckon it helped my average by about 2km/h, which over the course of 180km on IM is quite a saving, plus I think you will expend a lot less energy over the 6 or 7 hours.. I'm sold on them....just my 2 cents
davem Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 A mad kick-off to 2014 workwise leaves me with little time to think about it... WhenI do, I'm much more exited than nervous. Looking forward to experiencing a race of that magnitude and hype. I'm in EL from the 22nd, and staying at the Majestic Hotel right next to transition. Would the fellow Hubbers be interested in going for group swim/last ride/pre race beer? Also at the Majestic from Thursday. Would be great to get to know some faces from here.
Snytjie Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Don't get to excited about the bar there .... the hotel is not exactly majestic. Hahaha! The other day I had a look on Google street view at the hotel and general area and I thought then that the name might not necessarily correspond to the status quo... I'm just glad that I don't have to circumvent race day road closures etc. Nice to hear from other Majestic patrons. We'll definitely meet up. Shall we keep each other posted on our plans and opportunities for rides/swims/runs via this thread?
Disylizzy Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I shall be going to spectate, so if you guys post your numbers on here, I'll be sure to try to cheer you on!
JGR Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Hahaha! The other day I had a look on Google street view at the hotel and general area and I thought then that the name might not necessarily correspond to the status quo... I'm just glad that I don't have to circumvent race day road closures etc. Nice to hear from other Majestic patrons. We'll definitely meet up. Shall we keep each other posted on our plans and opportunities for rides/swims/runs via this thread?The Quigney is kind of like Obs/Woodstock but by the sea.
JGR Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I shall be going to spectate, so if you guys post your numbers on here, I'll be sure to try to cheer you on!
Red Zone Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Two weeks to go and feeling super exited, my second one so knowing the course will be a massive advantage this year. Hoping to smash my time down from 5:45 to around 5:25 or less. Been putting in the hard yards and stayed pretty much illness and injury free so holding thumbs to keep it together for another 13 days. Enjoying the taper for sure
Snytjie Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I am also looking for a answer on this is issue. Is it really worth it putting TT bars on the road bikes for people that just want to finish Ironman and are not to concerned about times. How much time do one really save using TT bars on road bike?Does using TT-bars save the legs for the run? Will appreciate some feedback from guys that put TT bars on their road bikes. Thanks BikeRadar or Slowtwitch or some other well known site ran a test on the proportional savings interventions make when going from road bike setup with hands on hoods to full TT. I can't search for it now, but you'll find it pretty easily. Aero bars contributed 30% if I remember correctly. I don't think that there is any doubt that a full TT setup will help you much more than a normal road one, so 30% of that is directly attributable to the position the bars get your body into. I would say providing that the setup is done properly and that you have a bike which can accommodate your dimensions. If not, it might be detrimental as it could work too hard on e.g. hip flexors which will get you on the run. I can certainly feel quite a difference between riding on the bars and sitting up, especially when there is a little wind around.
sluiper Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 BikeRadar or Slowtwitch or some other well known site ran a test on the proportional savings interventions make when going from road bike setup with hands on hoods to full TT. I can't search for it now, but you'll find it pretty easily. BikeRadar: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/how-aero-is-aero-19273/
ADe Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Two weeks to go and feeling super exited, my second one so knowing the course will be a massive advantage this year. Hoping to smash my time down from 5:45 to around 5:25 or less. Been putting in the hard yards and stayed pretty much illness and injury free so holding thumbs to keep it together for another 13 days. Enjoying the taper for sureI am feeling the same. Usually I dread taper time, but this year I am enjoying it.
Sidekick Racer Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I am feeling the same. Usually I dread taper time, but this year I am enjoying it. My taper only starts after the race on Sunday... :/
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