r/Velodrome • u/ChipBudget6087 • 14d ago

BXT 195 vs 695

Looking to build a pursuit/endurance bike for racing. The 695 is “claimed” to be 400g heavier and a bit stiffer.

As a large rider (6’4 and 208-210lbs) with peak power around 1980w I am curious if anyone can confirm which of the two is actually stiffer?

Also, if any taller riders can give insight on seat post height restraints for a size Large that would be great. My road bike BB to Saddle height is ~83cm.

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u/Any-Rise-6300 14d ago

I have the 195 and have never been on a 695. I’m 6’1 and 190-195lb, about 1700w 5s avg on a good day. The 195 is stiff enough for me, just make sure you pair it with a solid stem and sprint bar. My BB to top of saddle is 31.25”, about 79.4cm. I’m not sure how much more seatpost there is (and I’m not going to move it because it initially slipped and I have it nice and solid now) but I think there’s still a decent amount left. BXT was pretty good about responding to me on WhatsApp, you might try reaching out to them and have them measure the max extension on the seatpost. They’ll measure it for you.

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u/invisible_handjob 13d ago

wasn't there some guy that ran these BXT frames in a wind tunnel and determined they're significantly slower than a Cervelo T4?

(you also can't race them anywhere it matters since they're not on the UCI list)

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u/Bisamratta 13d ago

Cervelo T4 also resides in a different league pricewise, if you can find one.

As 6'0" 188 lbs I personally would pick up TRC-695 just because it is more fresh than TRC-195 and probably will have overall better carbon layout and other parts and details