Starting TT's, Aero bars?
Shavedlegs
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Hi All,
I'm going to start doing some TT's this year. I can get round 3laps of Richmond Park in 49 mins that is 20 miles at approx 24mph.
My current set up is a standard road bike, Zonda wheels. I was thinking of getting a pair of Vuelta Carbon 50mm wheels but that is breaking the bank. Would a pair of budget clip on aero bars (œ30-œ50)make much difference to my time?
Cheers all.
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I'm going to start doing some TT's this year. I can get round 3laps of Richmond Park in 49 mins that is 20 miles at approx 24mph.
My current set up is a standard road bike, Zonda wheels. I was thinking of getting a pair of Vuelta Carbon 50mm wheels but that is breaking the bank. Would a pair of budget clip on aero bars (œ30-œ50)make much difference to my time?
Cheers all.
www.blog.shavedlegs.co.uk
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Get the aero bars, and do a few TT's on yoour bike as it is, before comitting to d/s wheels etc.
If you catch the bug, the 2 most important things to consider will be a TT specific frameset and wheels, so choose carefully.
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then when you get into it go for a tt specific bike.but i wouldn't worry too much about aero wheels unless your average is over 27mph,unless you like the bling factor [:D]0 -
3 laps of RP at that speed - you should just enter a TT now as you should do pretty well!
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I started on a bike I used for both road racing and time-trialling. Did a few events and found I was enjoying the TT's more. Got a clip on bar first - your position makes more difference than all the aero gear. Then gradually got equipment and clothing etc as I acheived targets - found it was fun that way. Then after two years of that I decided to buy a second hand tt bike. So I would recommend aero bar first and then other stuff if you get into it.
keep it rubber side down.....
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I've done a hilly 10 mile in 24 minutes on my winter bike with no aero bars, aero helmet or special gubbins - make sure the engine fits the chassis.
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Thanks for the useful advice. Shame as I really liked the look of those wheels.
I'll get the œ30 clip on bars and give the Kingston Wheelers club 10 mile TT ago.
It sounds like a nice club as well, hopefully I could make some friends too.
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