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How much is gained on a TT bike for Ironman/Long Distance?

  • 03-08-2018 12:21pm
    #1
    Cona
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    I know this question fully depends on the course profile in order to understand the benefits of a TT bike. For argument sake, lets take Ironman Cork next year which has some hilly pulls, downhills and some flat parts. What would be the potential time gain from using a TT bike vs a bog standard road bike?

    http://eu.ironman.com/~/media/399c31dc5e8b460e8c59a64e675140d4/imireland%202019%20bike.pdf


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  • #2
    tunney
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    Cona wrote: »
    I know this question fully depends on the course profile in order to understand the benefits of a TT bike. For argument sake, lets take Ironman Cork next year which has some hilly pulls, downhills and some flat parts. What would be the potential time gain from using a TT bike vs a bog standard road bike?

    http://eu.ironman.com/~/media/399c31dc5e8b460e8c59a64e675140d4/imireland%202019%20bike.pdf

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    tunney
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    tunney wrote: »
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    A good position on an average TT bike would be 22 minutes, 29 for an pro position on an average TT bike. For most would assume 15-20 minutes.


  • #4
    Cona
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    Thanks, great info there...


  • #5
    Halloween Jack
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    Slightly related question, is the tt bike only advantageous because there is no drafting allowed? as I assume they don’t handle well in a bunch?


  • #6
    tunney
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    Halloween Jack wrote: »
    Slightly related question, is the tt bike only advantageous because there is no drafting allowed? as I assume they don’t handle well in a bunch?

    Don't ride a TT in a bunch. Wrong for so many many reasons.

    A well running chain gang would of course be the fastest option.


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