Why Is A Time Trial Bike Faster Than A Road Bike?

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024
  • They look different but have you ever wondered exactly what it is about a time trial bike that makes it faster than a standard road bike?
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  • @Rocky4719
    @Rocky4719 5 лет назад +49

    a common theme among a TT and a regular road bike is that I can't afford an entry level model of either.

    • @jimmyjongapin9393
      @jimmyjongapin9393 5 лет назад +4

      you dont have to buy new .. a good second hand one is just as good..

    • @robertoarmstrong7317
      @robertoarmstrong7317 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @quasar3083
      @quasar3083 2 года назад +1

      my tip for your issue is to just wait around at a local cafe and wait for the right time to strike

  • @sTL45oUw
    @sTL45oUw 4 года назад +33

    My tip to go faster is to remove the seat to save weight.
    The shaft is all you need.

    • @thepotatocouch
      @thepotatocouch 3 года назад

      if done right it could make you slide around less than on the saddle

    • @gameadventures1
      @gameadventures1 2 года назад

      You have a butt hole and a cylindrical shape, it's simple you'll stay in a lower position easier

  • @kofalin
    @kofalin 4 года назад +17

    If you eat enough beans the night before, you’ll get extra power from jet propulsion 🥴

  • @oftankoftan
    @oftankoftan 3 года назад +2

    2:59 oooh it's that GCN guy

  • @allthingsTechrelated
    @allthingsTechrelated 5 лет назад +4

    In a nutshell. That was concise. Kudos

  • @nightowl6393
    @nightowl6393 4 года назад +3

    I used to like road bikes. Now that I have a Quintana roo tt bike I don't care for road bikes. I go alot faster now and it feels more comfortable to me when I go for 3 hours or more. Eating right and resting can help you go faster. Stretching can help you to keep injuries away.

  • @hedleykerr3564
    @hedleykerr3564 5 лет назад +1

    For me I have short legs 30 5/8" or 78cm. I swapped out cranksets from a 172.5mm to a 170mm and set all new PR's! Then a bought some cheap 165mm crankset and again lowered all my PR's! So now I use 165's on everything! I would like to try and finds some Shimano compatible 167.mm for RR but their so hard to find and the ones I did find were $550 for 10 speed DA crankset! That is a lot money to spend to experiment with! If anybody has any recommendations for 167.5mm cranks it would be greatly appreciated!

  • @someguy9520
    @someguy9520 6 лет назад +2

    Ceramic bearings everywhere. Not only aero but also lightweight. Optimized drivetrain(waxed chain, ospw and longer chain with a bigger chainring, 1x drivetrain, tubeless TT-tires. Aero qr axles/skewers. Rear disc wheel instead of deep section.

    • @LarsRR
      @LarsRR 5 лет назад

      Calvin Pessl Tri-Spoke wheels und the front instead of deep sections wheels

  • @CurdPattysRoll
    @CurdPattysRoll 6 лет назад +33

    awesome drawings and narrative, really like your channel, a bit tired of gcn

    • @someguy9520
      @someguy9520 6 лет назад +1

      Yeah feels like they run out of gas lately...

    • @converginguniverses4057
      @converginguniverses4057 5 лет назад

      He forgot to add the hidden motor in his TT bike, shouldn't have been to hard to fit in the drawing

  • @backyardmachinist
    @backyardmachinist 6 лет назад +99

    Tip #1: have money

  • @merepekar
    @merepekar 6 лет назад +3

    Very informative, easy to digest video. Subbed.

  • @jesseheath7718
    @jesseheath7718 5 лет назад

    Here's a tip for even more efficiency. Instead of a tuck how about a recline or laying down position of a recumbent. Its even more aerodynamic with perhaps better breathing resulting from the chest being less constricted by not being bent over. Time trial ,diamond frame bikes benefit greatly from the continued UCI ban on innovation!

  • @GodzillaGoesGaga
    @GodzillaGoesGaga 3 года назад

    It would be interesting to add some deflection plates at the end of the Aerobars. This way you'll start the slipstream before it can become turbulent. A pyramidal shape I suspect would work best.

  • @MstrRo1
    @MstrRo1 5 лет назад

    I bliieve you noted 122 second savings with Aero bars and 56 second savings in a TT tuck position. What position was noted when using the Aero bars to save 122 seconds if the TT tuck postion saved only 56 seconds? What am I missing?

  • @loriss3419
    @loriss3419 5 лет назад +2

    A short summary in the end about the time you can safe would be nice

    • @ddebenedictis
      @ddebenedictis 4 года назад

      Summing it all up, it seems you can save about 180 minutes over 40 km...in other words you can finish before you start, which is awesome.

  • @Dennis4523
    @Dennis4523 6 лет назад +2

    Is it not obvious enough to the naked eye?
    But great video

  • @kovacvisuals
    @kovacvisuals 6 лет назад +4

    What does Tinkoff look in this video for? Were you filming this 3yrs ago? :-)

    • @s.bartley2177
      @s.bartley2177 5 лет назад +1

      It'll just be licensed stock footage that happens to be of Tinkoff.

  • @АлександрАндреев-ь7ф

    Excellent

  • @JannisAdmek
    @JannisAdmek 5 лет назад

    A cool sticker of your favourite band puy on your bike increases the weight but every body knows it can make you significantly faster.

  • @bikingwiring5355
    @bikingwiring5355 5 лет назад

    it all make sense now

  • @terry.hudson
    @terry.hudson 6 лет назад +4

    Shaving legs can save up to 2minutes over 25miles. Apparently.

    • @CyclingPulse
      @CyclingPulse  6 лет назад +3

      Say whaaaat?!

    • @terry.hudson
      @terry.hudson 6 лет назад +3

      @@CyclingPulse could just be another justification for shaving legs. I shave mine, but that's because I don't like looking like a gorilla at a TT 😂

    • @terry.hudson
      @terry.hudson 6 лет назад +1

      @@CyclingPulse www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/shave-your-legs-save-precious-seconds-44601/
      More like 1 minute but still.

    • @allthingsTechrelated
      @allthingsTechrelated 5 лет назад +1

      Terry Hudson very subjective. How hairy are you? Is the question.

    • @terry.hudson
      @terry.hudson 5 лет назад +1

      @@allthingsTechrelated like robin Williams arms

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 Год назад

    Awesome & Thanks :)

  • @aaawwweeee
    @aaawwweeee 5 лет назад +3

    Yes in time trial, aero matters, but as a road cyclist sacrificing comfort and power for aerodynamics is pure stupidity. you don't get dropped because your stack height is 2 cm higher, but you can get dropped because you are in an uncomfortable position hindering maximum power output and optimal breathing. power always beats aero in real world situations.

    • @casualguy393
      @casualguy393 5 лет назад +1

      TT bikes serve a very particular purpose. A TT bike on the TDF is going to get smashed, and a road bike on a relatively flat course that is only 100km is going to get smashed.

    • @taufikabidin412
      @taufikabidin412 5 лет назад

      Recumbent riders in fast bents and Velomobiles looking at both UCI and ITU cyclists with confused looks. why sacrifice comfort and aero for one or another when you can get both?

  • @StanislavTPetkov
    @StanislavTPetkov 5 лет назад

    My payment is 400 euro . Any tips how to buy a TT bike?

  • @jirinedved2841
    @jirinedved2841 5 лет назад

    I used to have tt bike once and I suffered lower back pain.. mega uncomfortable

    • @taufikabidin412
      @taufikabidin412 5 лет назад

      Have you tried recumbents/ Velomobiles

    • @jirinedved2841
      @jirinedved2841 5 лет назад

      @@taufikabidin412 havent tried this but could it be interesting

    • @jirinedved2841
      @jirinedved2841 5 лет назад

      I have road bike and i did body geometry fit so i can ride on it relatively in ease

    • @dzat
      @dzat 4 года назад

      Do a proper bike fit...something like retul bike fit....used to be uncomfortable riding my bike more than 40km....after a bike fit wt retul system, done an ironman 180k bike course on my TT & can run a marathon after that ...after a proper bike fit that TT bike has transformed from being uncomfortable to being supercomfy...$$$ worth the dough spend in my case....can go faster wt less power vs my road bike hence can do a full marathon off the bike

  • @miftyy4673
    @miftyy4673 3 года назад +2

    I don’t understand if it is so faster why don’t they use triathlon bikes at races like Tour de France?

    • @Vitpol79
      @Vitpol79 3 года назад

      because you can not draft on TT bike.

  • @phxrsx
    @phxrsx 6 лет назад +4

    I can put out more power on my road bike than on my tri bike but I'm faster on my tri bike because of the body position.

    • @CyclingPulse
      @CyclingPulse  6 лет назад +2

      Body position so important! Just mega uncomfortable that's all 😂

    • @roxic1212
      @roxic1212 6 лет назад

      Very interesting to know, thx

    • @someguy9520
      @someguy9520 5 лет назад +1

      In my case, it's the opposite. I feel more secure with the additional contact points on the aero extensions. I also opt for a position where I can put out power efficiently and comfortably ,while still being as aero as possible. Though I have a triathlon frame and use it for long distance riding

  • @ananthiananthi5893
    @ananthiananthi5893 5 лет назад +5

    I can ride 200 km in 6.30 minutes that's my fastest record

    • @ddebenedictis
      @ddebenedictis 4 года назад +10

      Were you falling out of an airplane at the time?

  • @sornkeadsiri2643
    @sornkeadsiri2643 4 года назад

    Tip #1 install jets

  • @2435qwerty
    @2435qwerty 4 года назад +1

    To go fast meth up before the race

  • @playingwithV
    @playingwithV 5 лет назад

    why dont they use TT bikes in normal bike race, if TT bike is faster?

    • @hwf8250
      @hwf8250 5 лет назад

      dodolabis they aren’t allowed in road races

    • @casualguy393
      @casualguy393 5 лет назад +1

      TT bikes are so uncomfortable that you can't stay on them for long. Also, TT bikes aren't the best for climbing, so if you are going over any mountains a road bike is going to be faster.

    • @dzat
      @dzat 4 года назад

      TT bike is advantageous in non drafting race like an ironman or solo time trial...rb is better in drafting race coz aero is not a concern since you hide behind someone else's draft but u need to be able to manoeuvre swiftly

  • @taufikabidin412
    @taufikabidin412 6 лет назад +2

    On flat and straights. BTW, racing recumbents and velomobiles are much faster.

    • @williamdeely7836
      @williamdeely7836 6 лет назад +3

      yes but is it worth the massive loss of coolness

    • @CyclingPulse
      @CyclingPulse  6 лет назад +2

      @@williamdeely7836 lol

    • @taufikabidin412
      @taufikabidin412 5 лет назад

      @@williamdeely7836 Those who wear lycra can't complain about loosing coolness. Double that by loosing to relaxed recumbent and velomobile rider who finished their cofee when you arrive breathing heavily and with wrist, neck, back and butt pain.

    • @taufikabidin412
      @taufikabidin412 4 года назад

      @Bruce B jason Perez won the california triple crown race back in 2016 on a recumbent, cruzbike vendetta. A series of 3 of 200 moles and featuring more than 10,000 feet of climbing

    • @taufikabidin412
      @taufikabidin412 4 года назад

      @Bruce B plus many would love climbing on a trike as you dont have to balance and can keep clipping in even on the steepest gradient amd relax. Lets try a 100% gradient

  • @andycorso8498
    @andycorso8498 6 лет назад

    George is scary in the dark

  • @emfi1022
    @emfi1022 5 лет назад

    over shoes

  • @jaredmadsen4162
    @jaredmadsen4162 5 лет назад

    you could train more

  • @alexanderhall4281
    @alexanderhall4281 2 года назад

    I don't think the skinsuits look a cyclist look terrible.....but then I'm a cyclist. Apart from that they are smart tight and sexy.

  • @taufikabidin412
    @taufikabidin412 5 лет назад

    how bout you start talking about IHPVA, recumbents and velomobiles. Now, that is SPEED and COMFORT, 2 words you usually don't associate with each other.

  • @taufikabidin412
    @taufikabidin412 5 лет назад

    bent n fairing

  • @emfi1022
    @emfi1022 5 лет назад

    30 seconds

  • @ananthiananthi5893
    @ananthiananthi5893 5 лет назад

    Who have money that person only enjoy a cycling I am a poor man i have only a triban 100 road bike this is my costliest bike

    • @JayHeartwing
      @JayHeartwing 4 года назад

      My bike is cheaper. And I am a poor man as well.

  • @wildernessandme
    @wildernessandme 6 лет назад

    What I learn on this is: Time is the enemy of Wind.