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You can definitely go fast on an older frame with a good position, suit helmet and wheels. The bigger drawback than aero penalty is most modern wheels won't fit into an older frame and older wheels don't handle like modern wheels. It took me longer than it should have done to realise that a 30mm wide rim won't fit into 28 mm chainstays
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Yeh true I had thought about that a bit.
Presumably old wheels are fine though, that’s what I used to race on with 23-25mm and I did ok! For a 20-40km race I’m not so worried about bigger tyres. I would if I was going for an Ironman or something stupid but I’m not!Might give it a go. Lot less ££ to risk than buying a newer frame or bike
Tallboy
Having an old cheap tt bike for tris appeals to me, given how little difference the frame makes I reckon spend the money on suit, helmet, wheels, tyres, position etc.
Will I regret this, or an old grey p3 frame for similar price?
Might even go for a retro tribute respray at some point!
Most of my races are fairly flat and short sprint or Olympic distance so disc brakes are limited help and I don’t need to carry tons of water or kit like modern tri bikes do