My Trek Speed Concept for 2018

Just a quick walk through my bike set up for 2018

[@donr868]

Really nice build. Bit old now but would you say this intergrated rim brake version is more aerodynamic than the new disc versions?

[@highcarbrider]

Hey, yeah it's old now but still fast. I still race it but now have faster wheels and extensions. It is slower compared to the newer disc bikes but only marginally 3-5w. The biggest gains are in position, suit/socks and helmet. For example I found 18w (tested) in switching to Vorteq over shoes over the HUUB ones I was previously using.

[@donr868]

@@highcarbrider 3-5W is hardly much! I am building a TT bike for 90km and the older rim brake bikes are much more affordable and a lot more parts around. Not sure if I want to put the money into a new disc frame.

[@alexiaragon9386]

Ace bike 👍🏽 an intelligent mix of parts with speed in mind. Smash some Watts 💪🏽

[@Yeastextract]

Running the Specialized Power on both my bikes, love it

[@scpromark]

Nice! You forgot to mention your aero Speedplay pedals.

[@JwallzMTB]

beautiful bike! was wondering what you use for hydration, just the aero bottles? also do you ever use the rear aero box for storage as well?

[@adamsuhayda7037]

Did you need to do anything special to get the shifting right with the Ceramicspeed OSPW? I've got one and I'm using a UFO chain.... shifting is super spotty. B Gap is huge, but if I narrow it I get the rumbling while back pedaling. I'm out of ideas...

[@RkBestVideo]

My bike is very much like it, I want to buy it, where is the pub, price??

[@albr4]

have you thought about removing the front mech hanger? On my bike I can remove it with 2 hex bolts, although the mark underneath isn't too pretty.

[@highcarbrider]

Alan Braaa yes. I actually drilled the pop rivets off hoping it would come off but it appears to be glued on as well ☹️

[@G5performance]

No chain drops even without the clutch rear mech and a chain guard?

[@albr4]

probably not too bad on a TT bike like that, the larger front ring means the chain will be somewhere in the middle at the back so very straight chainline

[@literoadie3502]

Why don't you use a 14T or 16T small sprocket at the back? It would give a lovely tight spread and better chain lines in the most used gears, and with a 58 on the front, you've got plenty of top speed. Do you really need an 11T ?

[@highcarbrider]

Lite Roadie it’s a good point, I do use the 11 on some courses but having another cassette option would be a good idea for more sporting courses for sure 👍

[@shawoo]

Kentucky Kid sticker 👍🏻

[@TheKauaiboyz51]

what light do you have on the back? i just bought a 2019 speed concept and need to find a solid rear light that can mount on that obviously wide seat post lol. thanks

[@highcarbrider]

TheKauaiboyz51 hey, it’s a Lezyne Strip Drive light 👍

[@TheKauaiboyz51]

High Carb Rider awesome! appreciate the quick reply! :)

[@CeronHector]

NICKY 69 (R.I.P)

[@markhenson6639]

Can you tell me about your mono spacer on your bike. Is that a custom fabrication that gives it the angle it has?

[@highcarbrider]

Hi, no the mono spacer only brings my arms closer together and helps me roll my shoulders forward. The TT bar angle is achieved tightening the bar adjuster on the rear and loosening the front one as the bar is clamped to the base bar on a rocker style so you can adjust the angle to your spec.

[@markhenson6639]

Thanks for the reply. I have the 2018 Speed Concept and just put on the 45mm mono spacer and after I looked at the video I see that you covered the open space with tape or something. I will be moving my bars pointing more up in the near future as I get closer to my Ironman.

[@schmuak]

How’s this compared to your P5X?

[@highcarbrider]

Chuangyee Bock the P5X was a demo bike, I never owned it but man it was a great bike. The two are very different to ride, the P5x is a 100% tri bike and is surprisingly comfortable to ride, I could ride it all day. My Speedconcept is pretty brutal and unforgiving if I’m honest. It’s not a bike I’d like to ride over a long distance but it is a very fast bike and that’s what I need. If I could change anything about this bike is just the weight but that’s the case with most TT bikes

[@schmuak]

High Carb Rider Thanks for replying. Have you tried other saddles before settling on the Power saddle?

[@highcarbrider]

Chuangyee Bock yes, started with the bontrager Hilo xxx and really didn’t on with it after a few rides even though initially I loved it, I then bought the fizik arione TT which they no longer make but switched to the power so my bike could be made uci legal. I have also tried a fizik mistica which I really didn’t get on with.

[@ryanpatton7386]

Weapon!

[@brandonmusgrove6294]

I see you went to Ceramicspeed vs the Digirit. Any reason why?

[@highcarbrider]

Brandon Musgrove I got offered the CS one for a little more than the Digirit one so I bought it. Nothing wrong with Digirit 👍

[@Joecycles]

Change from gatorskin to a faster tyre there one of the slowest. According to the people at Flo wheels

[@highcarbrider]

high carb cyclist gator skins are mega slow and that’s why I’m using grandprix TT’s one of the fastest out there. I would like to run Vitoria corsa speed but my wheels are not tubeless

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

That go pro is a great idea/ smart i had a family memberthat got into a bike accident back in 2005 ish....was his fault but he was blaming the guy in the car