Time Trial Bikes at Ausbike

Aug 28th, 09. Ausbike delivered beyond expectations with such a full range of products from almost every brand on the planet.  The Time Trial bikes were no exception.

While Ausbike appeared to focus on road bikes and their peripherals there were still quite a number of unique time trial bikes on display.  Many of these 2010 models aren't available in New Zealand yet, but I am sure you will agree, the sooner they get here the better.

The team from RoadCycling.co.nz investigated the TT bikes on display and present you a quick snapshot of our favourites.

Ben Christian's pick of the bunch was the batman inspired Ceepo Viper.  While this model is designed for Ironman, Tim Gado Australian Distributor of Ceepo assured us the new model will be UCI compatible, and ready for Time trials.  It will be interesting to see how this unique design is intregrated into the UCI rules.

Time Trials bikes at Ausbike

(c) RoadCycling.co.nz

2010 Orbea Ordu

2010 Merida Time Warp with adjustable headset height

Fuji D6 Time trial featuring hidden brake calipers

Bianchi D2

Ceepo Viper - ironman design, but UCI model coming soon

2010 Kestral Talon SL

BMC TT02

Shimano Di2 Electronic Shifting

Shimano had their new electronic battery powered groupset on display.  Ben from RoadCycling.co.nz took the Time Trial setup with Di2 for a spin on the trainer to get a feel for how it worked.  It doesn't take long to realise that this will be a significant benefit to any time trialist wishing to maintain their position and change gears literally at the push of the button.

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 time trial shifters

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