Going to be backing off from tri racing for awhile, but want to hit the roads. While we could all use another bike, I am thinking about converting my Quintana Roo into a road set up. I would change the bars and shifters. What else? How is that seat geometry going to feel, will it be much different?
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Re: Tri bike to road? [surfnrun]
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Certainly achievable - I've seen some really good looking road builds with TT/Tri frames.
A few points to consider before you begin:
The position will be aggressive - If you're ok with a full on road race set up then fill your boots, if you're looking for more of a mile muncher then you might find that the steerer tube isn't long enough.
You might not be able to get the saddle quite far enough behind the BB - I'm not sure what seat tube angle your QR has. If it's ~76deg then you'll probably be able to get a typical road seat tube angle (73/74deg) by moving the saddle back, if it's super steep (~79/80deg) then you will probably struggle.
Good luck, we expect photos!
A few points to consider before you begin:
The position will be aggressive - If you're ok with a full on road race set up then fill your boots, if you're looking for more of a mile muncher then you might find that the steerer tube isn't long enough.
You might not be able to get the saddle quite far enough behind the BB - I'm not sure what seat tube angle your QR has. If it's ~76deg then you'll probably be able to get a typical road seat tube angle (73/74deg) by moving the saddle back, if it's super steep (~79/80deg) then you will probably struggle.
Good luck, we expect photos!
Re: Tri bike to road? [surfnrun]
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I am interested to know how this worked out.
My situation is that QR makes a 650c bike I may convert from tri to road due to my diminutive size.
DFL > DNF > DNS
My situation is that QR makes a 650c bike I may convert from tri to road due to my diminutive size.
DFL > DNF > DNS
Re: Tri bike to road? [surfnrun]
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assuming the TT frame fit you well - as a road bike the frame will be too long, requiring a short stem that may, or may not, make handling feel bad. The stack will be too low, necessitating spacers which may, or may not, reduce front end stiffness to a point that negatively affects handling or safety.
The wheelbase may also make the bike a bit jumpy in short, high power sprint efforts.
Usually it makes more sense to just sell the tt bike and get a caad 10 or similar
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The wheelbase may also make the bike a bit jumpy in short, high power sprint efforts.
Usually it makes more sense to just sell the tt bike and get a caad 10 or similar
Kat Hunter reports on the San Dimas Stage Race from inside the GC winning team
Aeroweenie.com -Compendium of Aero Data and Knowledge
Freelance sports & outdoors writer Kathryn Hunter
Re: Tri bike to road? [surfnrun]
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surfnrun wrote:
Going to be backing off from tri racing for awhile, but want to hit the roads. While we could all use another bike, I am thinking about converting my Quintana Roo into a road set up. I would change the bars and shifters. What else? How is that seat geometry going to feel, will it be much different?Is there any reason not to just ride it as it is? I'm obviously not sure of your situation but for me it'll be a comprimise changing it to a road bike for not too many benefits. If your local group ride only allows road bikes and/or you want to road race you can't use a TT bike it may make sense. However, for road racing You would be better off on a road bike. So unless it's the group ride reason I'd leave it as is or swap to a road frame for racing. If you spend your time on the roads as is, prehaps throwing a few timetrials in you'll come back to tri in a good position as well, especially if you target longer races normally where the bike makes up a huge proportion.
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