eddy Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 To chip in again... GCN did a non-scientific test where a rider did 10min @400W and measured how far he went on an aero bike. Then did the same on a non-aero bike. IIRC it was a few 100m shorter on the non-aero bike. I saw that, there were two big problems with the test. First, the non-aero bike had the handlebars set up significantly higher so the person sat more upright. second, the aero bike also had Zipp 303 wheels which probably account for most of the benefit
DuPs Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 I used clip on tri bars on an entry level road bike during the 70.3. Changing my body position made a massive difference! Even at slower speeds... Won't mind an aero bike though, as they look cool
Patchelicious Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 which most of us are definitely not. :lol: No, but the OP does ride Elites
Patchelicious Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 I used clip on tri bars on an entry level road bike during the 70.3. Changing my body position made a massive difference! Even at slower speeds... Won't mind an aero bike though, as they look coolThats probably the real reason they sell well. I have no issue admitting I buy stuff where form trumps function.
Sparky3806 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Well my question is, do you really get advantage with a Aero bike in the peleton? Well if I could answer my own question I will say no. You will maybe be a few seconds faster in a breakaway, but most of the time it ends up in a sprint, and only the best man will win, not the best bike. So my vote goes to all the lightweight/comfort bikes.
pe3nguin Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Its all about aesthetics when you're on the tarmac my friends.
Mongoose! Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 But what about riding alone on a Strava KOM hunt....
pe3nguin Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 But what about riding alone on a Strava KOM hunt.... Have you seen Phil Gaimon's skinsuit?
eccc whippet Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 But what about riding alone on a Strava KOM hunt.... if you are not fast get smart...rather use a use a tail wind. it works much better especially for us fatties
Ozzie NL Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Thats probably the real reason they sell well. I have no issue admitting I buy stuff where form trumps function.Yip, if you believe it makes you faster, chances are it will
Rocket-Boy Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Aero bikes are to make the buffaloes like me feel fast.Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooshhh.
blondeonabike Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 A carbon track bike is a beautiful thing. No brakes, calipers, cables or cassettes. Perfectly aero. With super low narrow handlebars so you shoulders are low and your elbows in tight.
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