oz tri-guy's post about his 1st crit experience got me thinking about my current setup.
OTG, I was hoping that were racing in a steep geometry bike. That way, I'd have a shining example of how it can work fine where the demands are high for fast handling and big power bursts. Oh well...
I've raced several crits + a TT in my 1st season of serious riding. I've been doing well for my goals, thanks in part to a good tri-fitting from reputable local fitter. But that's the thing, it was a fit partial to tri's. But I really like the steep angle for all riding disciplines. @ 73.5 deg. I always wanted to move to the nose of my saddle (can't be from a stem too long, can it?). Sorta like Ves, yes? My rough measurements & rusty trig. skills peg me at a virtual ~80 degrees ST angle on this bike (med): http://www.devinci.com/.../routeent/podium.htm
What am I giving up with such a steep setup for crits? As I dream of a new bike, I wonder if I can get a steep geometry bike for crits and not have it hold me back.
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Proud member of Team Tooth Pick (TTP): like a leaf in the wind.
OTG, I was hoping that were racing in a steep geometry bike. That way, I'd have a shining example of how it can work fine where the demands are high for fast handling and big power bursts. Oh well...
I've raced several crits + a TT in my 1st season of serious riding. I've been doing well for my goals, thanks in part to a good tri-fitting from reputable local fitter. But that's the thing, it was a fit partial to tri's. But I really like the steep angle for all riding disciplines. @ 73.5 deg. I always wanted to move to the nose of my saddle (can't be from a stem too long, can it?). Sorta like Ves, yes? My rough measurements & rusty trig. skills peg me at a virtual ~80 degrees ST angle on this bike (med): http://www.devinci.com/.../routeent/podium.htm
What am I giving up with such a steep setup for crits? As I dream of a new bike, I wonder if I can get a steep geometry bike for crits and not have it hold me back.
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Proud member of Team Tooth Pick (TTP): like a leaf in the wind.
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powergyoza: Sep 28, 03 22:24