tt bikes

scuba05 · 18-03-2014 9:05pm

Just curious.

What tt bike did he recommend and why?

scuba05 · 18-03-2014 9:13pm

Hi Daz. I don't doubt for a second that you have found the correct sizing for your tt fit by going a size down. Anyhow, I never said it was gospel that tt and road sizing are now the same. This was just one opinion I was given by a professional bike fitter.

I also mentioned that it'll be dependent upon level of flexibility, your leg and torso measurements and the frame manufacturer.

So only passing on what one fitter spoke about.

Anyways, its good to hear you're happy out.

StaggerLee · 19-03-2014 11:46am

scuba05 wrote: »

Just curious.

What tt bike did he recommend and why?

I have long legs and short torso. Flexibilty isnt great, so a bike with a shorter reach and higher stack was recommended. So, I was looking at a Kuota kfactor, Ridley dean RS, a KTM and a Cube. I liked all of them and was pretty much going with the kuota, but a Specialized Shiv caught my eye :rolleyes:

There was a very good deal going on it at the time. Probably the least practical of the lot, but I love it and it ticked the bike fit boxes.

scuba05 · 19-03-2014 2:33pm

Good stuff. Glad it ticks the boxes for you. I also have similar torso-leg ratio and Like to think I'm flexible. I stand to be corrected!

Do you mind me asking where you got the deal on the specialized?

Daz1214 · 19-03-2014 7:52pm

Love the shiv as well, very classy lookin

Fazz · 19-03-2014 10:50pm

This thread is useless without pics....

:pac::pac::pac:

StaggerLee · 20-03-2014 10:09am

scuba05 wrote: »

Good stuff. Glad it ticks the boxes for you. I also have similar torso-leg ratio and Like to think I'm flexible. I stand to be corrected!

Do you mind me asking where you got the deal on the specialized?

There were good deals going on 2013 models, they were available at most Specialized stockists including B2R and Bikehub.

trinewbie · 21-03-2014 10:19am

Daz1214 wrote: »

Love the shiv as well, very classy lookin

You must need glasses.

Daz1214 · 21-03-2014 11:58am

Horses for courses pal although the transition was a nicer lookin bike

This, however, is stunning!!!!

Fazz · 21-03-2014 12:11pm

trinewbie wrote: »

You must need glasses.

Someone's out of love with their own steed!

Good luck with the Canyon shopping!

Fazz · 21-03-2014 12:13pm

Daz1214 wrote: »

Horses for courses pal although the transition was a nicer lookin bike

This, however, is stunning!!!!

Really?

Horses for courses indeed!
Not a fan of the slanty style and awkward seatpost.

Daz1214 · 21-03-2014 12:26pm

Yeah, love the look of that and the fuji d6...riding them on the other hand might be a different story

trinewbie · 21-03-2014 1:17pm

Daz1214 wrote: »

Horses for courses pal although the transition was a nicer lookin bike

This, however, is stunning!!!!

Dont get me wrong, the Shiv is a deadly bike, I have ridden mine for the last 2years. Its very fast but Its as ugly as sin! (sry Fazz)..

Fazz - Yep out of love with the Shiv, time for a change methinks, Cayon ticking all the boxes right now....

joey100 · 21-03-2014 1:43pm

Would the Shiv and the Canyon not be two very different fits? Shiv very tall and short, canyon long and low?

StaggerLee · 21-03-2014 4:59pm

That Lappierre is Fugly as sin

Podge83 · 22-03-2014 9:06am

StaggerLee wrote: »

I have long legs and short torso. Flexibilty isnt great, so a bike with a shorter reach and higher stack was recommended. So, I was looking at a Kuota kfactor, Ridley dean RS, a KTM and a Cube. I liked all of them and was pretty much going with the kuota, but a Specialized Shiv caught my eye :rolleyes:

Shiv deal caught my eye too!

scuba05 · 02-05-2014 10:02pm

Ok. Seeing as I started this debacle, I may as well finish it.

I took the plunge and bought a Felt B12. It was down to the B12 or, a 2013 P2. Unfortunately, the last remaining size 54 P2 was a bit on the small side. I definitely felt a bit squashed on it.

So Rob in Wheelworx put me on a 56 B12. Straight away, It was definitely a better fit, with a much superior groupset (dura ace), and €500 cheaper. So, even though its the 2012 frame, I'm satisfied I've made a sound buy.

So looking forward to ripping the tar on a few of the Olympic courses this season. Thanks again for the advice from everyone who contributed.

StaggerLee · 03-05-2014 6:50pm

scuba05 wrote: »

Ok. Seeing as I started this debacle, I may as well finish it.

I took the plunge and bought a Felt B12. It was down to the B12 or, a 2013 P2. Unfortunately, the last remaining size 54 P2 was a bit on the small side. I definitely felt a bit squashed on it.

So Rob in Wheelworx put me on a 56 B12. Straight away, It was definitely a better fit, with a much superior groupset (dura ace), and €500 cheaper. So, even though its the 2012 frame, I'm satisfied I've made a sound buy.

So looking forward to ripping the tar on a few of the Olympic courses this season. Thanks again for the advice from everyone who contributed.

Enjoy!

mistermatthew · 05-05-2014 7:08pm

scuba05 wrote: »

Ok. Seeing as I started this debacle, I may as well finish it.

I took the plunge and bought a Felt B12. It was down to the B12 or, a 2013 P2. Unfortunately, the last remaining size 54 P2 was a bit on the small side. I definitely felt a bit squashed on it.

So Rob in Wheelworx put me on a 56 B12. Straight away, It was definitely a better fit, with a much superior groupset (dura ace), and €500 cheaper. So, even though its the 2012 frame, I'm satisfied I've made a sound buy.

So looking forward to ripping the tar on a few of the Olympic courses this season. Thanks again for the advice from everyone who contributed.

Looks great, its all about the legs.

scuba05 · 05-05-2014 8:38pm

My legs look great too!

PWEI · 07-05-2014 7:22pm

Can anyone recommend a good TT bike fitting service in Dublin?
I've heard Richies Bikes in Swords do it, has anybody ever tried them?

tunney · 07-05-2014 7:30pm

PWEI wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good TT bike fitting service in Dublin?
I've heard Richies Bikes in Swords do it, has anybody ever tried them?

TT fitting != tri fitting.

PWEI · 07-05-2014 7:38pm

tunney wrote: »

TT fitting != tri fitting.

Tri bike fit then. Can anybody recommend one.

tunney · 07-05-2014 7:53pm

PWEI wrote: »

Tri bike fit then. Can anybody recommend one.

Not aware of any where that consistently dies good fits.

StaggerLee · 07-05-2014 8:31pm

Frank, who does the bike fit in Richies is excellent.

As is Ian at cyclefit ireland https://www.facebook.com/cyclefit.ireland
who is a seasoned triathlete himself. Northside based also

miller82 · 08-05-2014 9:06am

got one done off Frank as well. was happy with it. he did my road bike too based on the work he had done with me on the TT set-up

BennyMul · 08-05-2014 9:18am

Aidan Hammond also,
https://www.facebook.com/bikefittingireland?fref=ts

PWEI · 08-05-2014 6:36pm

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll go with Frank in Richies.

Was going to go with Base2race but they never replied to my email.

trailrunner · 12-05-2014 10:33pm

I got a B12 a few months back, Been out a few times now that the evenings a bright, I've noticed that is scary on descents, scary as in all it wants to do is go into a speed wobble..!!
Is this just me or has anyone else had the same experience..?

tunney · 12-05-2014 11:03pm

trailrunner wrote: »

I got a B12 a few months back, Been out a few times now that the evenings a bright, I've noticed that is scary on descents, scary as in all it wants to do is go into a speed wobble..!!
Is this just me or has anyone else had the same experience..?

Not to sugar coat it but yes, yes it is you.

What is happening is you are getting nervous, tensing up a little and this makes the handling a little worse which makes you a little more nervous which makes you a little more tense.......

Whatever happens just relax as much as you can.

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