copperman wrote:
wannabefaster wrote:
Grant.Reuter wrote:
I love people who think like you. It makes racing so much easier.Seriously.
Like you can't work on the engine and improve the equipment at the same time.
This fat doctor hasn't made the gains I would like on the bike. So, I try to optimize (as much as I can) all the little things to eke the best bike split I can out of my pitifully low watts.
By all means, mash out an extra 30-40 watts with your awesome power to overcome your aerodynamic/equipment choices...... I'll see you on the run.
Here's the thing.
If we raced the same age group. You spent 5k more than me on tri gear. And you beat me by 30 seconds - kudos to you. This is a hobby to a lot of us. 5k in the bank is a few week vacation I can take. I value that more than a plastic medal. We both got the same fitness gains out of training, so that really is the difference. Plastic medal or $5000. I know which one I pick.
Cheers
Your initial comment related to Andy Potts. He does this for a living and every second counts.
His equipment choices have cost him money... at least as far as race purses are concerned.
I can't disagree with your comment above. To each their own but your original comment was a statement about a pro and not your average AG'er.
Favorite Gear: Dimond | Cadex | Desoto Sport | Hoka One One