MTM wrote:
snaaijert wrote:
Well, no. I'd get the new Canyon bike which will get me that pad stack easily (don't even have to get the largest frameset). Kind of a blanket statement that someone with a 700mm pad stack should just ride a road bike don't you think? S5 plus aerobar would also be about double the cost.
Of course its ridiculous to pedestal a low stack bike like that, which is why Power13's point doesn't make sense at all.
What's wrong with riding a so-called road bike if that hits your fit coordinates better? Because it doesn't jive with the marketing/name of a "TT/tri bike"? You could just go with the S2 if you want something cheaper. I'm pretty sure it's more aerodynamic than a whole lot of "TT/tri bikes". But of course it may not be as "sexy" - I guess Tom A. is right when he calls the bike industry a fashion industry.
Why is it ridiculous with 20cm spacers? Because it "looks" off? If it's struturally sound and aerodynamic I don't see the problem. But of course, if it doesn't look right/"sexy" I guess people won't buy it. I know what I choose when I have to decide between "sexy" and fast. I also know that a lot of others (most?) will choose differently than me. I like to stand on the top step of the podium more than riding what someone deems as looking "right", but if others would rather ride what is generally perceived as a "nicer" setup compared to going the fastest they can I guess it's entirely up to them. Just don't tell me that it's the only way to do it just because the majority happen to perceive it as the only right way to set up a bike.
Mate I'm not telling you to do anything, you're the one telling
me what to do... You're also saying if I need to pedestal a Shiv TT 20cm I should get an S5/S2... So make up your mind and get back to me. Is it ridiculous to pedestal that much or isn't it? I'm confused. Not that I particularly care.
Regarding the 20cm pedestal, I think a big problem would be the large drop when I'd be off the pads and on the basebar. I've never tried it, don't need it on my current bike (waiting on confirmation from you whether its sexy, I mean, not too ridiculous to try). Again though, all of this is a non-issue as there are plenty of tri bikes that fit me.