From cyclingnews:
“This bike is going to part of our 2005 range and was intended as a triathlon bike, but the Domina guys like it a lot, so they are racing on it for the rest of the season.” The Transition S-Works frame is made in E5 aluminum tubing with dramatic aero profiles shaped for speed.
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What do you think the seat tube angle is? 76?
considering 4 inches of that saddle are gone, it’s a good bet.
Does that put more stress on the seatpost when it’s that long? Or is this a stupid question?
Not sure, but I’ve seen many people riding compacts w/ much longer seatposts than that. Remember the Giant TT bikes ONCE used to ride?
If that’s true, why wouldn’t I ride a smaller frame with a lower front end? If it was comfortable and fit, would this be an advantage? I’m just thinking here.
with reid winning last year on a round-tubed bike, is the aero factor a little more hype than reality? aero = less drag but more weight.
Funny you mention that. Last year, I rode a 650c aero tube aluminum bike. This year I switched to a more round/ovalized tube 700c titanium bike. My impression is that the 650c was quicker to accelerate, but the 700c bike is wicked fast and holds speed longer. Of course, the biggest part of this is still the engine, but again, last year, at this point, I could not go as fast on the flat, and I get stronger as the summer goes on. I’m thinkinking I picked up at least 1 - 1 1/2 mph avg. So, are aero tubes that important?
If that’s true, why wouldn’t I ride a smaller frame with a lower front end?
I think that’s part (all?) of the idea behind compact frames- you only get three frame sizes, but you make 'em fit by using different seat post sizes, etc.
I think there’s only so far you can take it. There are other factors besides the distance between seat and pedals, such as top tube length, etc.
But Vitus, only a few companies make the compacts in T-shirt sizes. Many, if not most, are making more or less a full range of sizes.
a 700 is inheriently more stable. longer wheelbase (?) and more rotating mass makes it more difficult to tip over at speed.
But Vitus, only a few companies make the compacts in T-shirt sizes. Many, if not most, are making more or less a full range of sizes.
I’ll take your word for the varied sizing. Still, you can only compensate for a smaller frame with component selection so far- sooner or later, too small is too small.
He’s got an arione tri on there, right?
Looks like it…
Can someone enlighten me on the PowerBar water bottle (big one) on his bike? Is this something specific to Peter Reid? Is it a PowerBar hydration system thing?
That’s an old Campy water bottle. I had one back in '87 or so - before I got fat and lazy. Wish I had it now - they’re cool looking.
I also notice he has forgone the Profile Aerobrakes in favour of the slightly less aero QS2 setup. Very disappointed I am! The Campy waterbottle is vintage, but serves well as an aero hydration method.
He has an unbelievable position on the bike. Even using Carbon-X bars, his saddle height compared to armrest hight is quite significant. Very flexable, and can run a mean marathon of that position. He again will be a force in Hawaii.
pinkboy…see ya all in Hawaii!!!
Anybody have any idea what kind of front brake calipers he has this bike? I don’t think I have ever seen one like it before. It doesn’t look like a campy delta or a shimano ax…
brakes are Hooker
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