October 13th, 2009 by 
thien
Closing observations.
For most of us, a dedicated bike for time trials can be an expensive luxury. However, if you compete in TT’s or Triathlons, you’ll never reach your full potential without a set-up that permits an aero position. Even if you only enter the occasional timed event, training in the tuck position uses a different range of muscles, and the position helps you dig deeper on a long interval workout, ultimately helping you build power on your traditional road bike. The TT2 provides an incredibly affordable foundation for setting up a time trial bike, without any compromises in quality. If you can afford to indulge in an expensive time trial frame, be my guest, but if you’re like most riders out there and budget is an issue, at $900, Pedal Force’s TT2 deserves to be at the top of your list.
- Full carbon monocoque frameset
- Triathlon/Time Trial specific geometry with 700C wheels
- 515, 525, 545 mm (c-t)
- Aerodynamic chain stay profiles for fatter disc wheels
- Ultra-slim/low head tube
- Head tube for 1-1/8” Campagnolo compatible integrated headset
- Aerodynamic tear-drop profiled seat tube and seat post
- Horizontal adjustable rear dropouts (to minimize rear tire to seat tube clearance)
- Replaceable rear hanger
- Internal cable routing (no outer cable housing needed)
- English threaded 68mm bottom bracket
- Carbon monocoque fork and steerer 1-1/8″.
- Frame/Fork/Seat post MSRP: $900.00
- Invoiced total for bike as reviewed: $2189
Pros
- Very Affordable
- Great build quality
- Abundant aero-design features
- Uses commonly available bottom bracket and brakes
Cons
- Tall riders above 6’3”+ may not fit largest frame
Overall
4.5
Value
5
Official Pedal Force Website - click here
October 26th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I bought one of these off ebay (same frame, fork, and seatpost) for 600 bucks shipped including a no-name headset. I built it up with mostly ebay stuff, mostly new, planetX full carbon aero bar, DA levers, shifters, calipers, FSA carbon crank, UltregraSL derailleurs. I did get a semi-decent wheelset (Neuvation carbon front and Renn disc rear). It comes in at 19 lb with tires. The only trouble I had with the bike is the crossing of the shifter cables inside the downtube. Other than that, it was a pretty straightforward build. It hasn’t made me faster, but it HAS motivated me to ride at lactate threshold for the entire TT which DOES make me faster!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:33 am
This mold is being used by numerous companies however the carbon layering and type of carbon varies from company to company. Beware the blank bikes as they usually aren’t tested and manufactored with the cheapest carbon in a single layer format. - You get what you pay for.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
MDB,
Your comment is vague and mostly fear mongering.
1. Why would a ‘blank bike’ manufacturer WANT to build a bike that breaks? Why would they build a bike that’s NOT safety tested? They are probably building branded bikes for Western brands. Why would they ruin that business by attracting negative attention in the West?
2. You don’t know how the frame is built, and yet declare to all specifics of the build. Taiwanese bike builders got your kind of abuse in the 1980’s. Look where they are now…
3. Yeah, it’s cheap. And therefore expanding the market for carbon bikes and driving down the costs of carbon bikes. That’s a win-win.
Is it ‘good enough?’ Clearly it is for the comment above yours. It’s not for everyone. Yet, the same can be said for any bike.
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November 18th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I thought I’d let you know about some things I ran across. Being in Import/export, you might be able to cut out the middle man and save yourself some money. I’m almost positive that the bikes that Pedal force sells are re-branded bikes produced by:
Independence Co. Ltd.
10 Honearn 2 Lane,
Sec 3 Seatown Rd.,
Taichung, Taiwan
Their sister company (and retail division) BikeDomeWorks (www.http://www.bikedomeworks.tw/) has the frame in question listed here. http://www.bikedomeworks.tw/images/products/BFR-C016T.html With the listed 12k Carbon weave being shown better on the listed time trial bike here http://www.bikedomeworks.tw/images/products/BFR-C015T.jpg
I had never heard of pedal force until today, but my guess are they are an importer like me. Save the cash and do it yourself.