Going to pile on a bit here, but virtually none of this is true.
Over the last two years I've fit 13 Elite UCI World Champions in the aero position on both the track and for road TT. I write that not because it makes me any good at what I do, I'm quite sure they all would have done just fine without me, but, I do have information on those fits no one else does. No matter the size, from 5'-1" on up, all but one would come more forward if the regulations allowed for it. Their saddles are 5cm behind the BB not for muscle recruitment, but because we need the reach exemption for aerodynamics and, gasp, comfort! Yes, though not the primary concern for TT, the athlete still needs some measure of comfort to perform.
Now, I do see far too many Tri fits that are far too forward. It seems like every thread on fit has someone spouting, "Move forward and get lower!" Forward, forward, forward! You know what I think when I see that? Thank you...job security.
To the OP: the biggest difference between TT and Tri fit is all about economy of effort. You need to be able to run off your bike, so the Tri position is less aggressive up front for comfort and a more open hip angle. That's it. Saddle may be a little more forward, but nothing extraordinary, and we have no reach restrictions (at least none to worry about).
Jim Manton / ERO Sports
Over the last two years I've fit 13 Elite UCI World Champions in the aero position on both the track and for road TT. I write that not because it makes me any good at what I do, I'm quite sure they all would have done just fine without me, but, I do have information on those fits no one else does. No matter the size, from 5'-1" on up, all but one would come more forward if the regulations allowed for it. Their saddles are 5cm behind the BB not for muscle recruitment, but because we need the reach exemption for aerodynamics and, gasp, comfort! Yes, though not the primary concern for TT, the athlete still needs some measure of comfort to perform.
Now, I do see far too many Tri fits that are far too forward. It seems like every thread on fit has someone spouting, "Move forward and get lower!" Forward, forward, forward! You know what I think when I see that? Thank you...job security.
To the OP: the biggest difference between TT and Tri fit is all about economy of effort. You need to be able to run off your bike, so the Tri position is less aggressive up front for comfort and a more open hip angle. That's it. Saddle may be a little more forward, but nothing extraordinary, and we have no reach restrictions (at least none to worry about).
Jim Manton / ERO Sports
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Jim@EROsports: Feb 14, 18 7:05