Time trial (TT) bikes are designed with a single focus: pure speed. This at the expense of everything else including comfort, handling, and … err … expense!
In bike design, improving aerodynamics (of the bike/rider combination). The rider’s position on the bike has by far the biggest impact on speed. For this reason, TT bikes share the following features:
Counter-intuitive though it is, the answer is almost always: No! At least this is the case on any surface where the tyre can make impression. Unlike car tyres, the rounded profile of a bike tyre makes it almost impossible to hydroplane at cycling speeds. This means that the presence of a tread pattern can actually…
Road tyres are designed to run as fast as possible on a hard and relatively smooth surface. In these conditions thinner tyres are faster because they are more more aerodynamic and can be pumped to higher pressures which usually reduces the rolling resistance of the tyres. HOWEVER! After decades getting thinner and thinner, the past…
Most people don’t realize that it takes more than just riding to be a good cyclist. While putting in time on the bike is crucial, there are a few other things you can do to improve your skills. Your time in the saddle is what you should focus on, but you can do even more…
