Time trials are a core part of the racing scene in the UK, and are generally very accessible. However, if you want to be competitive, a dedicated time-trial bike<\/a> is a must.<\/p>\n
To address this, the CTT (Cycling Time Trials, the UK\u2019s time trial governing body) introduced an official road bike category in 2022 in a bid to make time trialling \u201can every person\u2019s sport\u201d.<\/p>\n
The move sees results split by road and time trial bike classifications in open club events, with the season culminating in separate national championship events.<\/p>\n
There are, of course, rules that define what makes a \u2018road bike\u2019 in the eyes of the CTT.<\/p>\n
To start, bikes must have drop or flat bars, which means clip-on extensions or tri bars aren\u2019t permitted. Wheels can also be no deeper than 90mm and must have at least 12 spokes, so disc wheels are off the cards.<\/p>\n<\/iframe>\n
The 2023 National Road Bike Championships took place on Sunday (1 October) on a rolling 18-mile (29km) course north of Marshfield, in the south-west of England.<\/p>\n
With 180 riders on the start sheet, the general consensus was that the introduction of the road bike category is a welcome one, with promoters FTP Racing surprised by the size of the field.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Only drop or flat bars are permitted in the road bike category.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
We were on the ground to take stock of how riders tackled the event.<\/p>\n
While some have the means and desire to push the rules to the limit of their interpretation, many others choose to ride the same or lightly modified versions of their everyday road bikes.<\/p>\n
Here are our top five weird and wonderful bikes from the 2023 National Road Bike Time Trial Championships.<\/p>\nTom Burke-Nott\u2019s 2015 Giant Propel Advanced<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s well-abused Giant Propel was one of our favourite bikes at the event.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Giant Propel Advanced<\/a> was bought on eBay with a crack in the down tube for \u00a3200.<\/p>\n
This was fixed \u201cin a shed with a carbon fishing rod repair kit\u201d, and has been ridden for tens of thousands of kilometres since.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The frameset was DIY repaired years ago and has been trouble-free since.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n
Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n To address this, the CTT (Cycling Time Trials, the UK\u2019s time trial governing body) introduced an official road bike category in 2022 in a bid to make time trialling \u201can every person\u2019s sport\u201d.<\/p>\n Electric Bike Two Wheel The move sees results split by road and time trial bike classifications in open club events, with the season culminating in separate national championship events.<\/p>\n There are, of course, rules that define what makes a \u2018road bike\u2019 in the eyes of the CTT.<\/p>\n To start, bikes must have drop or flat bars, which means clip-on extensions or tri bars aren\u2019t permitted. Wheels can also be no deeper than 90mm and must have at least 12 spokes, so disc wheels are off the cards.<\/p>\n<\/iframe>\n
The 2023 National Road Bike Championships took place on Sunday (1 October) on a rolling 18-mile (29km) course north of Marshfield, in the south-west of England.<\/p>\n
With 180 riders on the start sheet, the general consensus was that the introduction of the road bike category is a welcome one, with promoters FTP Racing surprised by the size of the field.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Only drop or flat bars are permitted in the road bike category.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
We were on the ground to take stock of how riders tackled the event.<\/p>\n
While some have the means and desire to push the rules to the limit of their interpretation, many others choose to ride the same or lightly modified versions of their everyday road bikes.<\/p>\n
Here are our top five weird and wonderful bikes from the 2023 National Road Bike Time Trial Championships.<\/p>\nTom Burke-Nott\u2019s 2015 Giant Propel Advanced<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s well-abused Giant Propel was one of our favourite bikes at the event.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Giant Propel Advanced<\/a> was bought on eBay with a crack in the down tube for \u00a3200.<\/p>\n
This was fixed \u201cin a shed with a carbon fishing rod repair kit\u201d, and has been ridden for tens of thousands of kilometres since.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The frameset was DIY repaired years ago and has been trouble-free since.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n
Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The 2023 National Road Bike Championships took place on Sunday (1 October) on a rolling 18-mile (29km) course north of Marshfield, in the south-west of England.<\/p>\n With 180 riders on the start sheet, the general consensus was that the introduction of the road bike category is a welcome one, with promoters FTP Racing surprised by the size of the field.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Only drop or flat bars are permitted in the road bike category.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
We were on the ground to take stock of how riders tackled the event.<\/p>\n
While some have the means and desire to push the rules to the limit of their interpretation, many others choose to ride the same or lightly modified versions of their everyday road bikes.<\/p>\n
Here are our top five weird and wonderful bikes from the 2023 National Road Bike Time Trial Championships.<\/p>\nTom Burke-Nott\u2019s 2015 Giant Propel Advanced<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s well-abused Giant Propel was one of our favourite bikes at the event.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Giant Propel Advanced<\/a> was bought on eBay with a crack in the down tube for \u00a3200.<\/p>\n
This was fixed \u201cin a shed with a carbon fishing rod repair kit\u201d, and has been ridden for tens of thousands of kilometres since.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The frameset was DIY repaired years ago and has been trouble-free since.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n
Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n We were on the ground to take stock of how riders tackled the event.<\/p>\n While some have the means and desire to push the rules to the limit of their interpretation, many others choose to ride the same or lightly modified versions of their everyday road bikes.<\/p>\n Here are our top five weird and wonderful bikes from the 2023 National Road Bike Time Trial Championships.<\/p>\nTom Burke-Nott\u2019s 2015 Giant Propel Advanced<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s well-abused Giant Propel was one of our favourite bikes at the event.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Giant Propel Advanced<\/a> was bought on eBay with a crack in the down tube for \u00a3200.<\/p>\n
This was fixed \u201cin a shed with a carbon fishing rod repair kit\u201d, and has been ridden for tens of thousands of kilometres since.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The frameset was DIY repaired years ago and has been trouble-free since.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n
Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Giant Propel Advanced<\/a> was bought on eBay with a crack in the down tube for \u00a3200.<\/p>\n
This was fixed \u201cin a shed with a carbon fishing rod repair kit\u201d, and has been ridden for tens of thousands of kilometres since.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The frameset was DIY repaired years ago and has been trouble-free since.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n
Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This was fixed \u201cin a shed with a carbon fishing rod repair kit\u201d, and has been ridden for tens of thousands of kilometres since.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The frameset was DIY repaired years ago and has been trouble-free since.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n
Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Evidence of that DIY repair is still very much present on the down tube.<\/p>\n Other than a swap to the 88mm-deep wheels built for this event, the bike is exactly as it would be ridden by Burke-Nott day-to-day \u2013 and that includes all of his commuting miles.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott has cobbled together a hodge-podge (but perfectly functional) drivetrain for his Propel Advanced. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Centaur derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The mid-2010s Giant Propel had neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and, at the rear, seatstays.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Needless to say, the latest Propel has integrated cable routing, but that\u2019s not the case here.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Tom Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel (5 of 9)<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Burke-Nott\u2019s Giant Propel might be a few years old but it still cuts a svelte figure.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n
A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Campagnolo Centaur shifters and derailleurs are paired with a mismatched Shimano crankset.<\/p>\n A silver Ultegra 6600 drive-side crank arm is paired with a newer R7000 4iiii power meter-equipped crank arm.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Propel Advanced still looks great today.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The very latest Giant Propel<\/a>, released last year, sports all of the mod-cons you\u2019d expect in 2023 \u2013 including disc brakes and integrated cable routing \u2013 whereas Burke-Nott\u2019s bike harks back to the mid-2010s era of aero road bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n However, even today, Burke-Nott\u2019s TT-ready Propel Advanced cuts a contemporary figure, with a narrow profile hiding the neatly integrated linear-pull V-brakes tucked behind the fork legs and seatstays.<\/p>\nJoanna Legge-Knight\u2019s Cerve\u0301lo P3 road bike conversion<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> What do you do if you already have a TT bike and want to race in the road bike category? Just whip those TT bars off and put on drops!<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n
Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Joanna Legge-Knight\u2019s (Bristol South CC) Cerve\u0301lo P3 \u2013 a TT to road bike conversion \u2013 is usually the time trial bike of her husband, Andy.<\/p>\n Rather than build a dedicated bike, Legge-Knight switched the cockpit of the TT bike to a drop-bar setup to comply with the rules.<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Ultegra derailleurs are paired with a Rotor crankset. <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n This little unit is used to transmit data to a compatible bike computer.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n The road bike category was introduced for UK time trials in 2022.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n A rear light is required for UK time trials under CTT rules.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n\n \n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n <\/source>\n \n<\/picture><\/div> \n \n \n Aero rim brakes for this TT-to-road-bike conversion.<\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n \n Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i>\n <\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n
Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The bike makes the most of a (relatively) limited budget, with a Shimano Ultegra R6850 Di2 groupset and a de-stickered Zipp Firecrest 404 wheelset forming the basis of the build.<\/p>\n Rather than drill holes in the frame, the Di2 cabling has been neatly taped to the leading edge of the head tube and underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Electrical tape is used to good effect to route the Di2 cables.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n
The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The rear derailleur is connected to the rarely-seen EW-WU111 Di2 E-Tube transmitter. This provides wireless ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity to older Shimano Di2 groupsets.<\/p>\n The rear derailleur has also been modified with a Rockbros oversized pulley wheel system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The chainring bolts have been taped over to smooth things out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n
A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Any lumps and bumps on the Power2Max power meter-equipped Rotor crankset have been taped over in search of marginal aero gains. The spoke holes in the rim have also been given the tape treatment.<\/p>\n A much sought-after TriRig Omega X brake<\/a> rounds out the build.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Every little counts in the pursuit of aero gains.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nJonathan Dixon and Karolina Deutsch\u2019s Calfee Firefly tandem<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Three tandem teams took part in the event.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n
However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This custom Calfee tandem belongs to Jonathan Dixon (Audax UK) and is usually ridden with his wife, Emma.<\/p>\n However, for this event, Dixon\u2019s friend Karolina Deutsch stepped in as stoker. Impressively, Deutsch had never ridden a tandem until the morning of the event \u2013 talk about a baptism of fire.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> S&S couplers enable the tandem to be split into smaller sections for easy (or at least easier) travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n
These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Carbon tandems are a rarity, let alone one built with S&S couplers.<\/p>\n These enable the tandem to be broken down into smaller sections, making overseas travel by plane possible.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Rolf produces a range of alloy and carbon tandem wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n
These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n The bike rolls on a pair of Rolf Tandem Carbon wheels. Rolf is one of the few wheel manufacturers producing complete wheels suitable for tandems.<\/p>\n These use the brand\u2019s signature paired spoke lacing, with 24 spokes front and rear (most tandem wheels have upwards of 40 spokes). These are fitted with a pair of Continental GP 4000 S II tyres.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> You can\u2019t have too much braking power on a tandem.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n
These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A Gates Carbon Drive belt drive is used for the timing \u2018chain\u2019 (the drivetrain connecting the stoker and captain\u2019s cranks).<\/p>\n These are popular with tandem riders as they do not stretch and can provide a more \u2018direct\u2019 feel when pedalling.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> Remote Di2 shifting from the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n
As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n An Ultegra Di2 R8050 drivetrain is paired with TRP HyRd hybrid calipers.<\/p>\n As with most tandems, the bike is specced with oversized 203mm rotors \u2013 you can\u2019t have enough braking power when you\u2019re rattling down a dual carriageway at full pelt with a roundabout looming ahead.<\/p>\nTom Sturdy\u2019s Sturdy Cycles Fiadh<\/h2>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/i> The Fiadh is Sturdy Cycles\u2019 all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Best Budget Electric Folding Bike Tom Sturdy (Pronto Bikes) of Sturdy Cycles rode this oh-so-tasty fully custom Fiadh for the national road bike TT \u2013 his first race in over ten years.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 
