Choosing TT over socks
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Choosing TT over socks
Postby mikesbytes » Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:49 pm
Looking at PBK, my options seem to be in 2 broad categories;
1. silicon covered lycra
2. lycra
Looking at the available options on PBK, I can't really see whether there is any performance difference? Is there any? If so I will put a preference to performance, if not I'll buy on price and style
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby BoardRider » Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:08 pm
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby sogood » Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:27 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby ZepinAtor » Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:02 pm
TT is usually short for Time Trial. Shoe covers are supposed to even out the surface of the shoe for better aerodynamics + tear drop helmet & full length skin suit of course.BoardRider wrote:Whats TT stand for ? I guess it might be a shoe cover of sorts. Whats their benefit
As for the lost sock look here for the ultimate answer--------------------> http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 37&t=36282
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby mikesbytes » Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:51 pm
Yessogood wrote:Wouldn't those silicon covered covers be hotter as they won't aerate?
However in a TT you are sitting in a decent amount of wind
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby mikesbytes » Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:52 pm
LOL, I lost a sock in NZ. Sis finally found it and I told her it cost $15 so she posted it back to meZepinAtor wrote:TT is usually short for Time Trial. Shoe covers are supposed to even out the surface of the shoe for better aerodynamics + tear drop helmet & full length skin suit of course.BoardRider wrote:Whats TT stand for ? I guess it might be a shoe cover of sorts. Whats their benefit
As for the lost sock look here for the ultimate answer--------------------> http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 37&t=36282
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Choosing TT over socks
Postby Redbull » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:00 pm
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Postby mikesbytes » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:44 pm
Really interesting site, I can see myself buying a few things.Redbull wrote:Check put prendas.co.uk Mike. They have a good range of styles at reasonable prices.
Still looking for an answer on which type of TT oversocks to go for
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby Ross » Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:08 pm
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby Romper » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:26 pm
I have a pair of these, their pretty rad. Had no troubles getting hot but i haven't worn them that many times.
lycra = more cooler
plasticy stuff on lycra = more aero
I guess it's about how long your TT's are and if you live in a hot place or a cool place
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby Alex Simmons/RST » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:47 pm
Using lycra booties over shoes is not always more aerodynamic than not wearing them.ZepinAtor wrote:TT is usually short for Time Trial. Shoe covers are supposed to even out the surface of the shoe for better aerodynamics + tear drop helmet & full length skin suit of course.BoardRider wrote:Whats TT stand for ? I guess it might be a shoe cover of sorts. Whats their benefit
One should do their aero testing...
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby sogood » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:51 pm
Any explanation for this? Is it shoe design dependent?Alex Simmons/RST wrote:Using lycra booties over shoes is not always more aerodynamic than not wearing them.
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby mikesbytes » Sun Feb 20, 2011 5:52 pm
I'm thinking of getting the same ones, probably from PBK and make up enough order to beat the postage
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Postby Alex Simmons/RST » Sun Feb 20, 2011 6:35 pm
Yes, I was privileged to learn the result of some aero testing which showed that it's not always better to wear booties. It can be but not always. I cannot however reveal source or data.sogood wrote:Any explanation for this? Is it shoe design dependent?Alex Simmons/RST wrote:Using lycra booties over shoes is not always more aerodynamic than not wearing them.
IOW, perform your own testing to know you are making sound decisions regarding aerodynamic improvements.
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Postby Romper » Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:25 pm
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby mikesbytes » Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:52 pm
The figures I see quoted are 3 - 5w saving. It would be difficult to personally feel that, so one would need to rely on data provided elsewhere.Alex Simmons/RST wrote:Yes, I was privileged to learn the result of some aero testing which showed that it's not always better to wear booties. It can be but not always. I cannot however reveal source or data.sogood wrote:Any explanation for this? Is it shoe design dependent?Alex Simmons/RST wrote:Using lycra booties over shoes is not always more aerodynamic than not wearing them.
IOW, perform your own testing to know you are making sound decisions regarding aerodynamic improvements.
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby Troy C » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:13 pm
No zipper, As a veteran of over 100 TT's If you get a type with a zipper, one day, yes I have seen it happen to lots of people is that the zipper works unzipped during a tt and the the cover becomes no areo, worse that your shoe
I use some light lycra ones that I strech the hem every time getting them on, but the never come loose. They get holes in them quick tho.
The latex ones look super quick, but get really hot
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby sogood » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:32 pm
GBP450/pair.Romper wrote:Like if you have a pair of these
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby mikesbytes » Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:25 am
- cheap
- no zip
- match my shoes
Overshoes are on clearance at PBK at the moment, plenty to choose from http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?c ... nd%20Socks
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby Ross » Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:11 am
mikesbytes wrote:So perhaps I just get these http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=c9555
- cheap
- no zip
- match my shoes
They do have zips actually. PBK only have the one (small) size available.
Not sure if the Gore ones are TT ones or thicker cold weather ones? I think too the actual sock versions are overpriced, I mean it's just a sock, they are only ~$10pr normally, how do they justify charging $30 to cut holes in them?mikesbytes wrote:Overshoes are on clearance at PBK at the moment, plenty to choose from http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?c ... nd%20Socks
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Re: Choosing TT over socks
Postby scotto » Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:07 am
maybe as a test try lycra on one leg and silicon on the other. see which direction you end up going !!mikesbytes wrote:One of my TT over socks has been missing ....... I can't really see whether there is any performance difference?...
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