Time Trial Bikes

My own Trek Equinox SSL 9.9

When Choosing a time trial bike, the key criteria is the aerodynamics. It is wind resistance that makes the biggest difference in a time trial bike. Losing weight is good, but, especially for flat time trials, weight is much less important than aerodynamics. Therefore a beginner to time trials should not feel obliged to fork out several thousands of pounds. You will notice the biggest difference by getting a low pro frame and tribars which bring the arms closer in.

Tips for Getting Most Out of Time Trial Bikes

• Wind Tunnel Testing – finding best position on your time trial bike can save even more aerodrag and time
• How To Improve Aerodynamics – Some of best value ways to save aerodrag and get better aerodynamics
• Train on your time trial bike. Don’t just use your road bike for training and race on a time trial bike. You need to get used to the position of the time trial bike as you use different muscles.

Best Time Trial Bike Under £1,000 -Focus Izalco

One of the best value time trial bike under £1,000 is the Focus Izalco

• New Focus Trial alloy frame
• groupset SRAM Rival/SRAM TT Carbon
• Wheelset Easton Vista 622-13

Focus Izalco Chrono

At £3,999 the Focus Izalco Chrono 2008 is for the serious time triallist. It boasts

Carbon fibre frame and fork, with top of the range SRAM groupset and FSA brakes. It is lightweight at 7.7Kg, it is also very aerodynamic with FSA Trimax Carbon tribars.The saddle is a Fizik Arione.

Custom Build Time Trial Bikes

I had a time trial frame custom built by Steve Goff. It cost about £600 for a lightweight Columbus Sl Steel frame. The advantage of a custom built is that you get it built exactly to your specification and help to get the best overall position on a bike. It is this position which is more important than upgrading accessories

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• Training for a 10 mile Time trial