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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
@@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.
@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
@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
a common theme among a TT and a regular road bike is that I can't afford an entry level model of either.
you dont have to buy new .. a good second hand one is just as good..
Lol
my tip for your issue is to just wait around at a local cafe and wait for the right time to strike
30 seconds
My tip to go faster is to remove the seat to save weight.
The shaft is all you need.
if done right it could make you slide around less than on the saddle
You have a butt hole and a cylindrical shape, it's simple you'll stay in a lower position easier
If you eat enough beans the night before, you’ll get extra power from jet propulsion 🥴
Tip #1: have money
Tip #3: get a job
Tip #4: sell your kidney...
tip #5 buy bananas
awesome drawings and narrative, really like your channel, a bit tired of gcn
Yeah feels like they run out of gas lately...
He forgot to add the hidden motor in his TT bike, shouldn't have been to hard to fit in the drawing
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.
2:59 oooh it's that GCN guy
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.
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.
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?
I can ride 200 km in 6.30 minutes that's my fastest record
Were you falling out of an airplane at the time?
In a nutshell. That was concise. Kudos
Very informative, easy to digest video. Subbed.
What does Tinkoff look in this video for? Were you filming this 3yrs ago? :-)
It'll just be licensed stock footage that happens to be of Tinkoff.
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!
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.
Calvin Pessl Tri-Spoke wheels und the front instead of deep sections wheels
I don’t understand if it is so faster why don’t they use triathlon bikes at races like Tour de France?
because you can not draft on TT bike.
Shaving legs can save up to 2minutes over 25miles. Apparently.
Say whaaaat?!
@@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 😂
@@CyclingPulse www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/shave-your-legs-save-precious-seconds-44601/
More like 1 minute but still.
Terry Hudson very subjective. How hairy are you? Is the question.
@@allthingsTechrelated like robin Williams arms
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.
Body position so important! Just mega uncomfortable that's all 😂
Very interesting to know, thx
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
Is it not obvious enough to the naked eye?
But great video
To go fast meth up before the race
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.
A short summary in the end about the time you can safe would be nice
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.
Awesome & Thanks :)
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?
Excellent
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.
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!
A cool sticker of your favourite band puy on your bike increases the weight but every body knows it can make you significantly faster.
George is scary in the dark
Tip #1 install jets
you could train more
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
My bike is cheaper. And I am a poor man as well.
bent n fairing
My payment is 400 euro . Any tips how to buy a TT bike?
buy used
over shoes
it all make sense now
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.
You forgot that tehy are lame...
@@jonieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee The lame one is the smoked one
why dont they use TT bikes in normal bike race, if TT bike is faster?
dodolabis they aren’t allowed in road races
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.
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
I used to have tt bike once and I suffered lower back pain.. mega uncomfortable
Have you tried recumbents/ Velomobiles
@@taufikabidin412 havent tried this but could it be interesting
I have road bike and i did body geometry fit so i can ride on it relatively in ease
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
On flat and straights. BTW, racing recumbents and velomobiles are much faster.
yes but is it worth the massive loss of coolness
@@williamdeely7836 lol
@@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.
@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
@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
What I learn on this is: Time is the enemy of Wind.
I wonder if alloy, Steel or titanium is more stiff in acceleration compared to carbon since carbon soaks up the bumps?
Steel sucks up the most bumps, then titanium, then Carbon and then aluminum. Carbon is the easiest and cheapest to shape.