Built this for a friend

[Overlord]

Steerer tube will be cut after he has had his professional set-up done next week.

 

[gummibear]

That bike looks damn nice.

[Dirtbreath]

While watching the TdF was wondering why the time trial bikes have a more compact rear triangle. Anyone know why?

 

Nice bike.

 

[MoreTrails]

I've been mtb'ing all my life, but something like that would make me ride on the road.

 

That bike just means business....

 

Compact triangle is something along the lines of a more upright seat tube to push you over the tri-bars to achieve a more aero body shape or something...Any other thoughts?

 

[Rocket-Boy]

I hear the compact triangle has something to do with using different muscles or something. At least thats what I heard for tri bikes.

[slowtwitch]

The reason for the more compact triangle is to give a stiffer rear end with shorter seatstays. Yes the seatube angle is steaper aswell, but it is mainly to stiffen the rear end of the bike. Also with a TT/ Tri position, your weight is more over the BB so to stiffen the back does not feel so uncomfortable as with a road setup

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Just hope he adjusts the angle of attack on the saddle though. Looks like it could be a bit career-limiting!

[gummibear]

Just hope he adjusts the angle of attack on the saddle though. Looks like it could be a bit career-limiting!

 

I hope he gets a Tri saddle rather.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

Just hope he adjusts the angle of attack on the saddle though. Looks like it could be a bit career-limiting!

 

I hope he gets a Tri saddle rather.

 

Is that like a Bi, only does it with Hermaphrodites as well?