So this weekend is the Record Challenge TT at Moriarty in New Mexico. The last time I used my TT bike was at the Gila back in May, so I'll be dusting that down soon. The question is, how do I set it up?
I'm not changing my position, but I have gear options.
Some kind folks lent me some wheels, so I'm spoiled for choice.
Front:
Zipp 404 (alloy rim, clincher, pre-FC, GP4000S 23mm)
Corima Aero+ MCC (Veloflex Carbon tub.)
Hed H3 (clincher, Maxxis Columbiere 23mm)
Rear:
Zipp 404 (same as front)
Hed Stinger Disc (Zipp Tangente tub.)
Available tyres:
I'm not interested in changing out tubular tyres, those wheels have what they have. For the clinchers I also have a set of Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX 320tpi in 23mm.
Of the gear available to me, what's likely to be the fastest combo?
My gut says H3 and Stinger, but put a GP4000S on the H3. Other opinions?
Second question:
Water bottle?
It's a 40km TT, so I'll want a bottle. I have ski-bend extensions, and they're pretty close together, so between the arms is out. I don't own an aero bottle (I know, I'm failing at aero).
My TT bike is a 2006 S-Works Transition: where is a round bottle going to be fastest? Down tube or seat tube?
Third question:
Flat kit? Probably no, but under the seat can't be a huge aero penalty, right?
Last question:
What the hell is up with crack pipes? I tried to use one for the first time this evening. I am clearly not skilled with the crack pipe.
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I'm not changing my position, but I have gear options.
Some kind folks lent me some wheels, so I'm spoiled for choice.
Front:
Zipp 404 (alloy rim, clincher, pre-FC, GP4000S 23mm)
Corima Aero+ MCC (Veloflex Carbon tub.)
Hed H3 (clincher, Maxxis Columbiere 23mm)
Rear:
Zipp 404 (same as front)
Hed Stinger Disc (Zipp Tangente tub.)
Available tyres:
I'm not interested in changing out tubular tyres, those wheels have what they have. For the clinchers I also have a set of Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX 320tpi in 23mm.
Of the gear available to me, what's likely to be the fastest combo?
My gut says H3 and Stinger, but put a GP4000S on the H3. Other opinions?
Second question:
Water bottle?
It's a 40km TT, so I'll want a bottle. I have ski-bend extensions, and they're pretty close together, so between the arms is out. I don't own an aero bottle (I know, I'm failing at aero).
My TT bike is a 2006 S-Works Transition: where is a round bottle going to be fastest? Down tube or seat tube?
Third question:
Flat kit? Probably no, but under the seat can't be a huge aero penalty, right?
Last question:
What the hell is up with crack pipes? I tried to use one for the first time this evening. I am clearly not skilled with the crack pipe.
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http://ironvision.blogspot.com ; @drSteve1663