I am making a frugal attempt to build a dedicated time trial bike.
I don't want to spend 2,500 u.s. dollars or more.
I have an older Italian 'Ciocc' lugged steel frame with a chrome fork and chromed rear triangle(columbus tubes). It's in perfect condition without a single scratch and a beautiful multi colored glossy paint.
I was thinking of adding a modern set of aero wheels and dedicated Time Trial handlebars with the shifters at the end of the aero bars.
Also...I have an old set of Dura Ace 8-speed components lying around....Perhaps I will use this groupset...since I believe that I could get by just fine with 8 speeds on time trials that are mostly flat.
Perhaps I might need to add a seat post that is angled forward to shift my body in the true TT position.
What do you experienced TT'ers think about this set up? I would ensure that I didn't cut costs when it comes to the wheel set. Do you think this will cost me in performance..even if I train hard. Should I forget it and just buy a modern machine and break the bank?
Please help...as I plan to do Master's Nationals TT.
Greg Lemond rode a similar set up in the final days TT into Paris at the '89 Tour de France...and I believe that it still stands as the fastest TT in tour history...and stands up still today against all the modern riders and their space age bikes. Strong heart, legs and lungs will prevail heh?
I don't want to spend 2,500 u.s. dollars or more.
I have an older Italian 'Ciocc' lugged steel frame with a chrome fork and chromed rear triangle(columbus tubes). It's in perfect condition without a single scratch and a beautiful multi colored glossy paint.
I was thinking of adding a modern set of aero wheels and dedicated Time Trial handlebars with the shifters at the end of the aero bars.
Also...I have an old set of Dura Ace 8-speed components lying around....Perhaps I will use this groupset...since I believe that I could get by just fine with 8 speeds on time trials that are mostly flat.
Perhaps I might need to add a seat post that is angled forward to shift my body in the true TT position.
What do you experienced TT'ers think about this set up? I would ensure that I didn't cut costs when it comes to the wheel set. Do you think this will cost me in performance..even if I train hard. Should I forget it and just buy a modern machine and break the bank?
Please help...as I plan to do Master's Nationals TT.
Greg Lemond rode a similar set up in the final days TT into Paris at the '89 Tour de France...and I believe that it still stands as the fastest TT in tour history...and stands up still today against all the modern riders and their space age bikes. Strong heart, legs and lungs will prevail heh?