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Advice on TT set up

  • 11-02-2012 12:49am
    #1
    Lynskey_Looper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭


    Hi there a fue months back i was racing on my soctt addict r1 and had a bad crash,cracked the frame :mad:

    So I set out to get a new bike and decided to get a Lynskey sportive frame and built it up.(great bike)

    In that time i got my scott repaired and would like to build it back up aswell.

    Now the question is,would it be a bad idea to use the frame in a TT set up would the geometry be way off and would i be just wasting my time,i would plan to use a full aero setup with the proper gear selector and brake conversion????
    I would be very greatfull to get some advice thanks:D


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  • #2
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    You could do it but it won't be as optimal as a TT frame. I have a Litespeed Archon and it works OK with aero bars but I can get a lot lower on my track bike which is basically a TT geometry frame. The front end is much much lower; I have TT bars for it and can get the 90 degree elbows on it.


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    The Addict will probably feel nicer to ride than a TT frame, and you have it for nothing.

    You'll need to shorten it up a bit, maybe move the saddle forward and use a short stem in order to get the pads into a comfortable position, but for short TTs it won't be a problem.

    If the frame ever becomes a limitation you can swap it out and keep the rest of the gear. TT components are pricey.


  • #4
    25sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭25sean


    blorg.. have you done any tts on your track frame? I was thinking of setting mine up as a tt bike... get the right gear and you'd have plenty of momentum to push you on... curious..


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