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Originally Posted by Jeff Alton
Good point, and I have considered a Tri/TT specific bike. Have ridden a few. I can't really seem to get a good ride out of one (phrasing?  ) The road race geometry just really seems to suit me.
I am the fool that trains on his race wheels... But my race wheels aren't exotic, simple Reynolds Aero. Except indoors, then I am on the RS-11s.
Very intrigued by DI2, looking forward to it.
Thanks again for all the great feedback.
On another note, what is everyone's favorite tire?
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Time trial bikes aren't suppose to be comfortable. All the traditional or typical settings are off. Hunch over sitting on the tip of the saddle and the body flat out for aero position. No fun and they handle like crap, doesn't climb well and don't try to sprint on them. The Italian national tt team one time had a rope or chain to keep the riders nose to the bars for best aero position. Udo Bolts, a German rider from the old GDR turned pro once said about TT bikes and their position. He retired and started to do tri and claim that aero position isn't critical on tri races, comfort by far out weights the nose to the bar set up. He ended raising up his handle bar for the tri race ad did very well.
A friend who like the latest and greatest bike tech (he just likes to spend money) swears by the Cervelo aero road bike. He claims he can push a whole mile an hour faster on it. Now aero wheels, I do believe and swear by them or any light wheels for that matter. I have never been a big fan of aero bikes (wheels exception), The weight penalty, and catching cross wind is not too much fun. I no longer compete. Have not done it for over 15 years but still like the hammer head rides.