amr63 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Just a heads up, I bought a TT bike last week from the classifieds for a good price I need to go for a proper bike fit, when that's done I'll give you guys feedback.pics or it didn't happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted September 20, 2017 Share pics or it didn't happen... I agree.... ill post some pics over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted September 20, 2017 Share I agree.... ill post some pics over the weekend.On the couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 27, 2017 Share Good morning, I have only managed to ride my TT bike 3 times since my last post. I've been for a bike fit and the bike feels comfortable. The positives: downhill and straights are quickerNegatives: gear shifting/my quads take a beating/peddling while standing is uncomfortable Being the first time on a TT bike, is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 27, 2017 Share Good morning, I have only managed to ride my TT bike 3 times since my last post. I've been for a bike fit and the bike feels comfortable. The positives: downhill and straights are quickerNegatives: gear shifting/my quads take a beating/peddling while standing is uncomfortable Being the first time on a TT bike, is this normal?Yes and your body (legs) will adapt to the more forward sitting position in time.... when I have been off the TT bike for a while and on the RB, going back to the TT bike takes a few long rides to start to get comfy again as the muscles adapt... in legs, neck and shoulders So where the pics of the bike?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 27, 2017 Share Yes and your body (legs) will adapt to the more forward sitting position in time.... when I have been off the TT bike for a while and on the RB, going back to the TT bike takes a few long rides to start to get comfy again as the muscles adapt... in legs, neck and shoulders So where the pics of the bike??Thank you for the reply! I'll post a pic shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 27, 2017 Share I only had this one available ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 27, 2017 Share I've changed the bar tape to black... now I need some awesome rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted October 27, 2017 Share Yes and your body (legs) will adapt to the more forward sitting position in time.... when I have been off the TT bike for a while and on the RB, going back to the TT bike takes a few long rides to start to get comfy again as the muscles adapt... in legs, neck and shoulders So where the pics of the bike??i was a bit concerned, I thought maybe the bike is to big. My quads get so tired after about 40km, but my legs feel fine after doing 140km on a road bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 27, 2017 Share i was a bit concerned, I thought maybe the bike is to big. My quads get so tired after about 40km, but my legs feel fine after doing 140km on a road bike?Shouldn't be that tired after 40kms if you are use to 140km rides.... when I get back on my TT bike I feel that my glutes have worked more than my quads... but nothing over excessive to tire me out and can still do 100kms A set up on the TT bike is a lot different to a RB, my saddle height on the RB is 745mm whereas my TT bike is 752mm because of the more forward position. You are going to be spending many hours on the TT bike... maybe go back to where you had your set-up done and ask for a check up... especially as you say your quads are taking a beating where as you should be working your glutes more than the quads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 27, 2017 Share I only had this one available IMG_2202.JPGCongrats....awesome bikes those. I'm more interested in the speakers in the background there.What are they and i take it you own/work in a HIFI shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted October 27, 2017 Share i was a bit concerned, I thought maybe the bike is to big. My quads get so tired after about 40km, but my legs feel fine after doing 140km on a road bike?Nice looking bike???? What is the seat height difference between your road and tri bikes? Maybe try increase your tri seat height slightly ie 0.25 cm at a time and see if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 27, 2017 Share Good morning, I have only managed to ride my TT bike 3 times since my last post. I've been for a bike fit and the bike feels comfortable. The positives: downhill and straights are quickerNegatives: gear shifting/my quads take a beating/peddling while standing is uncomfortable Being the first time on a TT bike, is this normal?Yes.Electronic shifting makes perfect sense for TT bikes and would be an upgrade i'll look at later.I have done about 30+ rides on mine now and starting to get used to shifting while on the tt bars.The bikes are made for speed and takes some getting used to.You use your quads more so that your hamstrings are saved for the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 27, 2017 Share Shouldn't be that tired after 40kms if you are use to 140km rides.... when I get back on my TT bike I feel that my glutes and hammies have worked more than my quads... but nothing over excessive to tire me out and can still do 100kms A set up on the TT bike is a lot different to a RB, my saddle height on the RB is 745mm whereas my TT bike is 752mm because of the more forward position. You are going to be spending many hours on the TT bike... maybe go back to where you had your set-up done and ask for a check up... especially as you say your quads are taking a beating where as you should be working your glutes more than the quads. Yes.Electronic shifting makes perfect sense for TT bikes and would be an upgrade i'll look at later.I have done about 30+ rides on mine now and starting to get used to shifting while on the tt bars.The bikes are made for speed and takes some getting used to.You use your quads more so that your hamstrings are saved for the run. I'm planning on doing some TTs next year, so now I'm confused. I thought, but what would I know, that a TT position saves your hamstrings but there's contradiction in the above comments - any clarity available? And secondly, if you're doing a 'pure' TT, rather than as part of a triathlon, why would ne adopt a position (expecting the aero aspects) which allegedly saves your hamstrings, for a run which never arrives? Double-confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 27, 2017 Share The seat tube angle is also steeper on a tri bike than a road bike. What this means is unlike a road bike where the seat angle points towards the rear of the bike, the tri bike’s seat in more vertical. This positions the rider closer to the front of the bike and allows the rider to maintain a larger hip angle while in the aero position. This benefits the athlete by allowing them to utilize hamstring and glute muscles more effectively without relying too much on the quad muscles. http://www.onlinetriathlontraining.com/road-bike-vs-triathlon-bike/ https://anathletesbody.com/tag/time-trial-position/ Power comes from your hips, not your knees. If I told you that you had a muscle in your body that had the best leverage of any other muscle, and was more resistant to fatigue, wouldn’t you want to tap into that muscle? You do have that muscle; it’s called your gluteus maximus. Strong quads are nice, but a proper position on the bike optimizes your glut to drive the pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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