Summary: As a time trial specialist, I have ridden most available TT framesets. The Parkpre TT is as nice as they come. It is as adept as the $3,500 framesets and far nicer than any other frameset under that pricepoint. The bottom bracket is very stiff and yet the frame is lightweight. The aero down tubing and seat-post rear wheel cut-out make for a smooth aero profile. The geometry is perfect for TT-ing (or Tri-ing for that matter) as it enables as efficient positioing as you can manage, but you're not 'forced' into a forward slouch if you don't want to be. The combination of the headtube angle/height, and the top tube dimensions make fitting a treat. You can get into an areo tuck and still be in a power position realtive to the bb spindle. That is rare. The Oval Concept a900 fork is the same as ridden by several Tour teams. And...the bike just looks cool.
I love this bike, and at the price, there is no better choice on the market that I have found, period.
Strengths: Stiff frame. Aero tubing. Great geometry for pure time trialists, road racers who want a tt bike, or triathletes.
Weaknesses: Rather than go with the stock Oval aero bars, I used my own from a previous bike. Seems silly given the top quality of the rest of the Parkpre set-up, but that's my own fault.
Similar Products Used: Trek Team Time Trial. Cervelo P2K. Giant TCR Aero. Griffin. Lightspeed.
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Bike Setup: With Oval fork, Oval TT bars, Shimano Dura Ace 10-speed, FSA Cranks, Dura Ace pedals
Summary: Overall, I'm loving this TT bike. It's fast, light, stiff and looks HOT!
Strengths: Stiff, light and super fast. Great looking bike with a slick paint job. Never fail to get compliments on the bike.
Weaknesses: I never rode aluminum before and I never rode a TT bike before, nor am I much of a technical guy, but if I had to pick a weakness, I'd write that the plastic seat post system looks a little bit amateur.
Similar Products Used: This is my first TT bike.
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Bike Setup: Parkpre Image TT Frame, Oval Concept Fork... to go along with this bike... full Campagnolo Record Group running 172.5mm Cranks, 53/39 Front gears, 11-25 Rear Cog on DT Swiss 32 Spoke PowerTap with matching front wheel. Other goodies include Oval Concept A900 Aero Bars with Campy record shifters, SpeedPlay Pedals, Thompson Alum seat post and F'izik Aerione saddle.
Summary: The Parkpre Image TT is a very clean looking frame... matched with the cool Oval Concept fork, it is outdone by none. The welds were not visible and the construction build immediate confidence! The geometry is not extreme, so you can make a lot of changes... make a lot of adjustments.
Strengths: Aero Forks & Frame are a strength! The bike is stiff for good power transference to the rear wheel. Components bolt on easily and you can make a lot of changes with this frame and fork.
Weaknesses: The seat post bolt system is cool, but difficult to get used to. The red on top of the seat post tube is an Aero system used to keep the frame as Aero as possible... really cool, but why RED? Looks kinda weak.
Similar Products Used: This is my first TT bike.
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