So I’m thinking my 13 year old Blue Triad has seen better days.
The front end isn’t that adjustable with regards position due to a proprietary stem, plus other limitations with regards to storages and hydration.
I’m in a position where I can get whatever bike I require, but places to get my position fitted and advice given seem to be less than before.
I had a Retul before getting the Blue and still have the results. I had a wind tunnel and biomechanics assessment at the old Boardman centre in around 2018.
Both suggested a short/tall frame with a more praying mantis style using reversed 50 degree extensions
I’ve been running an 808 (90mm) front, paired with a rear disc. All mechanical and rim brakes, with bar end shifters and a Ceramic Speed OSP.
Going to be doing IM with possibly a couple of 70.3s
Would your fit and aero session still apply today?
Not being funny, but almost a decade later and the old bodies don’t tend to bend and flex like they used to!
Personally I’d be looking to get a new fit and advice first if I was in a position to chuck a few quid at getting the right solution. Bikes are much more adjustable now with options on after market cockpits, better saddles etc. So seems like it would make sense to spend some time there.
One of the reasons I went for the P-Series was because the front end is changeable, I put about 3 stems on and the current one is something like 120MM, the original was about 80mm. I might go to see John Dennis for a fit at some point.
As Bongo says, my limbs are the same length but flexibility is less than the retul fits I had in the past.
TBH, there’s a reducing number of TT bikes these days and not a huge amount of development, I think they generally spend as much on the front-end cockpit.
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