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Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set up
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 2010-04-16 7:36 AM |
Regular 86 |  Subject: Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set upHello, I am doing first HIM this summer. Would like to keep on doing them and some aquabikes, as I must retire from marathoning with crumbly knees. I have a Lemond Buenos Aries, professionally fitted for Tri position with slap on aerobars. Hubby says I could get a new bike!!! However, I am a frugal person, and I like this Lemond. Here's the question for my poll: Should I: A) invest in Zipp wheels for current or B: go for least expensive Carbon Fiber tri bike with Ultegra? Or what's the 3rd option? |
| 2010-04-16 7:53 AM in reply to: #2795717 |
Extreme Veteran 597  Fairfax | Subject: RE: Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set up Here, read this. It's a great read: http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/how-aero-is-aero-19273 It breaks down $ for $ where you can make the greatest changes to see the most benefit. To answer your poll, I wouldn't put Zipp's on a converted road bike, I personally would invest in the bike now and upgrade the wheels later. Though one possible solution would be to get a Hed3 front and wheelbuilder.com wheel cover. Will run you ~$500 for that setup. |
| 2010-04-16 8:03 AM in reply to: #2795717 |
Champion 9407   Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set up pmt - 2010-04-16 9:36 AM Here's the question for my poll: Should I: A) invest in Zipp wheels for current or B: go for least expensive Carbon Fiber tri bike with Ultegra? Or what's the 3rd option? If you are happy with your position on your bike then I would suggest: 1) Powermeter (I would go with a Powertap laced to an Open Pro) 2) Disc cover for the rear wheel 3) Aero helmet if it works for your position 4) Deep front (Hed Jet 60/90, Flashpoint 60/80, SRAM 60/80) Shane |
| 2010-04-16 10:01 AM in reply to: #2795776 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set up gsmacleod - 2010-04-16 9:03 AM pmt - 2010-04-16 9:36 AM Here's the question for my poll: Should I: A) invest in Zipp wheels for current or B: go for least expensive Carbon Fiber tri bike with Ultegra? Or what's the 3rd option? If you are happy with your position on your bike then I would suggest: 1) Powermeter (I would go with a Powertap laced to an Open Pro) 2) Disc cover for the rear wheel 3) Aero helmet if it works for your position 4) Deep front (Hed Jet 60/90, Flashpoint 60/80, SRAM 60/80) Shane I'd be leary recommending something so deep, we know nothing about the OP biking pace. I thought the HED H3 be better for all around performance (if you believe HED website on the Yaw angle drag #'s)? |
| 2010-04-16 10:55 AM in reply to: #2796187 |
Champion 9407 Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia | Subject: RE: Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set up Donto - 2010-04-16 12:01 PM gsmacleod - 2010-04-16 9:03 AM 4) Deep front (Hed Jet 60/90, Flashpoint 60/80, SRAM 60/80) I'd be leary recommending something so deep, we know nothing about the OP biking pace. I thought the HED H3 be better for all around performance (if you believe HED website on the Yaw angle drag #'s)? I should have included the Hed3 in my list of deep fronts as it would be a good choice (provided it mates well with the fork). In general I would say a 50-60mm front and disc wheel will be good for most triathletes but a 80-90mm is going to be slightly faster and in most conditions, the H3 will be slightly faster again. Shane |
| 2010-04-16 11:14 AM in reply to: #2795717 |
| Regular 86 | Subject: RE: Poll: Best place to spend Bike $ for HIM set up Thanks! Also many thanks for the link to bikeradar-- fascinating site. |
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