Time trialling is some of the most exciting, purest racing in the sport of cycling. It's you and your bike against the watch. A to B in as little time possible. It's about training hard, pacing your effort and smashing yourself.
There are many reasons why we love time trial bikes – and a few points that make us want to give up on them altogether. Here they are…
The good
Yes, it's all about the engine on top of the bike. But put that engine, no matter how small, on a TT bike and it goes faster – at least on the flats. There's nothing quite like the feeling of velocity you get on your first ever ride and the way a good TT bike urges you on to greater speed is addictive.
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The Scott Plasma 5 – utterly gorgeous
Not everyone will agree, but those who don't are wrong. TT bikes look high-tech, sleek and downright cool. From their deep tube shapes and steep seat angles to wheel hugging profiles and aero gadgets galore, TT bikes are what Batman would use. Fact.
The bad
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