Tt for the road, right for me?
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The above..... currently I'm up to about 11miles in a go, round Stourbridge so it's a bit hilly, currently I have a triban grvl120 , I like it but ......n+1 of course
Would the bike in the link be too much,I would for droped type handlebars and a different saddle.
I'm currently not sure of the size either
P.s I'm 58
Ta Ray
PPS it's not just because it looks pretty (it probably is)
The above..... currently I'm up to about 11miles in a go, round Stourbridge so it's a bit hilly, currently I have a triban grvl120 , I like it but ......n+1 of course
Would the bike in the link be too much,I would for droped type handlebars and a different saddle.
I'm currently not sure of the size either
P.s I'm 58
Ta Ray
PPS it's not just because it looks pretty (it probably is)
Benmac said:
That's not a TT bike. It's a road bike with TT bars.
Unless you're actually racing TT bars are a pain in the arse to use and if you're just doing relatively short local rides to get out and about and get some fitness I can only see drawbacks over a set of drop bars (not as comfortable, harder to get onto the brakes etc etc).
If you really like that bike then by all means buy it and put drops on it like you suggest (you'd need new shifters too so it won't be cheap).
The Mekk Poggio is their "endurance" frame so it's more upright than an out and out race bike. As such, for a bit more speed than your gravel bike when without being crippling it's not a bad idea. Seller doesn't seem to mention size but it looks quite "big" so maybe a 56 or 58.
Unless you're actually racing TT bars are a pain in the arse to use and if you're just doing relatively short local rides to get out and about and get some fitness I can only see drawbacks over a set of drop bars (not as comfortable, harder to get onto the brakes etc etc).
If you really like that bike then by all means buy it and put drops on it like you suggest (you'd need new shifters too so it won't be cheap).
The Mekk Poggio is their "endurance" frame so it's more upright than an out and out race bike. As such, for a bit more speed than your gravel bike when without being crippling it's not a bad idea. Seller doesn't seem to mention size but it looks quite "big" so maybe a 56 or 58.
Edited by Benmac on Thursday 11th June 09:43
For a "normal" road bike, I'd say that the bars will drive you nuts, the very deep-section wheels will be susceptible to side winds, and that the geometry will uncomfortable for long rides (unless you are a very flexible 58-year-old).
It is cheap for a carbon frame, but it also looks like it will need some work, and the cost of replacing parts will soon be more than the purchase price.
It is cheap for a carbon frame, but it also looks like it will need some work, and the cost of replacing parts will soon be more than the purchase price.
boyse7en said:
For a "normal" road bike, I'd say that the bars will drive you nuts, the very deep-section wheels will be susceptible to side winds, and that the geometry will uncomfortable for long rides (unless you are a very flexible 58-year-old).
It is cheap for a carbon frame, but it also looks like it will need some work, and the cost of replacing parts will soon be more than the purchase price.
Thanks very much, I've unsaved itIt is cheap for a carbon frame, but it also looks like it will need some work, and the cost of replacing parts will soon be more than the purchase price.
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