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Copying TT position on Road bike (speedconcept to Bianchi Aria)
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Chelle
Jul 24, 19 4:12
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Hi All,

I am very happy with my current position on the TT (Speedconcept) following a new fit earlier this year.
Now that I purchased a new road bike (Bianchi Aria) which I intend to use for Nice 70.3 WC I am looking for the best position on this bike.

I am no longer used to the saddle setback on a road bike so am wondering if there is a way I can get rid of this feeling without changing to a zero offset seatpost (not even sure a zero offset seatpost will be sufficient to overcome the setback problem)

Is rotating my TT position around my BB going to solve this issue? My guess would be no...
Not even sure it's possible as stack should go up and reach should go down. Or am I missing something?


Getting your fit right on your road bike should be easier compared to on a TT.


Some extra figures
  • SpeedConcept XL with med-far stem
  • Saddle setback: 65mm on TT (Mystika)
  • Reach: 465mm to back of the pads
  • Stack: 690mm


Thanks!
Mike
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The GMAN
Jul 24, 19 5:15
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Odds that your TT position works well on your road bike is probably somewhere close to nonexistent. Different geometry, different purposes. An aero road bike is still a road bike. Get a good road bike fit that gets you a decent aero profile but don’t expect miracles. Trying to replicate a TT bike position to a road bike is an exercise in futility.
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MattyK
Jul 24, 19 5:20
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Chelle wrote:
am no longer used to the saddle setback on a road bike
Ride it for a week and get back to us.
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grumpier.mike
Jul 24, 19 5:42
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If you don’t mind using the same brand/model of saddles on both bikes, I would start with the the same saddle height and setback on the Bianchi. This does assume there is enough adjustment in saddle rail length, but 65mm is a decent amount of setback. Then adjust bar height and reach with spacers and stem length for comfort.

The key is keeping the same saddle and not worrying about people making fun of you riding a tri saddle on a road bike.
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ericMPro
Jul 24, 19 6:08
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use your TT bike at Nice...
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ggeiger
Jul 24, 19 6:45
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ericMPro wrote:
use your TT bike at Nice...

^^^^^^^ Bingo! Silly to go to a road bike for that course.
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