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how much speed am i giving up w/old tri bike?
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jackmott
Jul 3, 09 17:19
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Re: how much speed am i giving up w/old tri bike? [nproximos]
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theres no reason an aero frame has to be less comfortable, you can almost certainly achieve the exact same contact points on one of the aero frames out there.
don't hold back from improving your technique just because you fear change. there really is a lot of free speed out there. some of you happilly competing at the MOP on round tube bikes with 'comfy' positions might have FOP fitness already and not even realize it.
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maybe because the people telling her to keep her bike arent grossly rich, arent retailers of any kind, or believe that being comfortable and in a good position is more important that a slight benefit in aerodynamics an aero frame could offer.
even if it could add .3-.4 mph increases based on drag numbers, what happens if the op doesnt feel the same way on the bike?
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Alex Simmons
Jul 3, 09 20:54
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is the negligible difference due largely to the fact that i'm relatively "slow"? If my average speed were 23mph for Oly distance, would a better (more aero, etc) bike make more of a difference?
The slower you are, the greater the time gains from aerodynamic improvements.
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Alex Simmons
Jul 3, 09 20:56
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maybe because the people telling her to keep her bike arent grossly rich, arent retailers of any kind, or believe that being comfortable and in a good position is more important that a slight benefit in aerodynamics an aero frame could offer.
even if it could add .3-.4 mph increases based on drag numbers, what happens if the op doesnt feel the same way on the bike?
They feel different and go faster.
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RChung
Jul 3, 09 21:09
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even if it could add .3-.4 mph increases based on drag numbers, what happens if the op doesnt feel the same way on the bike?
They feel different and go faster.
Grasshopper:
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Alex Simmons
Jul 4, 09 0:27
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even if it could add .3-.4 mph increases based on drag numbers, what happens if the op doesnt feel the same way on the bike?
They feel different and go faster.
Grasshopper:
Congratulations.
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jkvandal
Jul 23, 09 13:10
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Re: how much speed am i giving up w/old tri bike? [cyclingamy]
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I have been facing the same dilemma lately...I have a 2003 Quintana Roo Kilo. I want to get more competitive on the bike, so my first step was getting properly fitted to the bike, and the second was getting new wheels. I was still rolling on the stock Velocity Deep-V wheelset, which was solid, but churned up a lot of air and left a lot to be desired. I was able to find a good deal on some Specialized Roval Fusee Star wheels, and tell you what, these things are smooth. Immediately I was able to significantly increase my cruising speed into a headwind by about 1.5-2 mph. I was able to buy a brand new set (some guy bought a new specialized transition and was transferring his Zipps over to that bike so I scored a $900+ wheelset for $350. I thought the Star hub was a bit gimmicky at first, but the mechanic at my LBS told me about these wheels and his experience on them and I took a chance...glad I did. This bike now feels like a completely new bike and it shows in the performance.
The nice thing now is that when I eventually by a new bike, I can do so without having to worry about the wheels. These wheels are transferable to my next bike, so its not a wasted investment.
To make a long story short, if money is an issue, I would recommend upgrading the wheels first before a new bike. Keep in mind the 2010's will be arriving in LBS's pretty soon so there will start to be some killer deals on the 09's and 08's that are still brand new and sitting on the racks.
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