TT into Road bike? New frame or Wheel?

Rarely.Seen

Sorry for asking this but I was wondering if I should get a new frame or wheel?. I live in NYC and mostly do 100-120 miles a week in Central park (Hilly) or go from the East side river to the west side highway (Flat Road). The reason why im looking for a new frame is because I heard you lose power when you use a TT as a road bike.No??? the 2006 felt B2 has a seat tube of 76 degrees. Road bikes usually tend to be 72-75 degrees. So will 1-4 degrees make a difference? Or should I just stay with what I have and get a new Front wheel? My bike currently weighs 18.2 pounds and the reason I got a TT in the first place was because I found it on Ebay for 246$ Mint condition(Not a fan of the TT position with aero bars and bullhorns thats why im using drops).Futher on, as a front wheel i was planning on getting a zipp 404 and maybe later when I save up more money a rear zipp 808.What do you guys think???

MY SETUP

Frame: 2006 Felt B2 Gears,Shifters,Derailleur: Sram Force 22 Set (Crankset-36/52 (Cassette-25)
Stem: Deda Zero 100 110mm Handlebars: Deda 100 40cm
Bar Tape: Sram Supercork
Cable and Housings: Jaguar Race Pro
Wheelset: Fulcrum racing 5.5
Tires: Gatorskins 25mm
Seat: ISM PR 3.0

- Riccardo

fenix

I think its pretty marginal really. If you're comfy with the bike - stay as it is. Deep rims may make you slightly faster but it'd be cheaper to get some training plans in.

cycleclinic

TT bikes are really good at being quick in a straight line. Road bikes have a different geometry because your position is different and you want them to quick in bends. Granted your in the U.S and your roads are pretty straight.

I'd get a new frame and keep your TT bike for well TT's.

svetty

Tyres would be a cheap upgrade for more speed for TT'ing

mfin

Rarely.Seen wrote:

I live in NYC and mostly do 100-120 miles a week in Central park (Hilly)

Hilly?