In my quest to pursue better times, I'm starting with getting in shape. Silly things like losing some weight, having my swim form looked at, and actually spending consistent time on the bike. I bought a Flo60 for the front, and will get the matching rear in a few months (lots of wind where I live, so no deeper). I'm watching the threads here about aero helmets too.
That said, I honestly don't understand trisuits as compared to snug fitting regular cycling kits. I race in a 2-piece set up by Scuddo. It's a fair tight tank (especially when I'm a bit heavy), and shorts with a thinner pad, so I can run in it. A post I just read in the aero helmet thread mentions a tri suit with long sleeves. WHY? Does skin actually have measurable air drag compared to modern fabrics?
I have no problem spending $200 to gain 5-10 min on a 70.3, but I'd like to understand that it's the real deal for the MOP, not just getting the last 0.005% for the top pros.
And, not to hijack my own thread, I've gone tubeless on my Flo wheel. I'm using the Specialized Roubaix. Lots of thorns where I live. How would this compare with the standard GP4000sII and latex tubes?
Cheers,
Michael
Say hi on ZWIFT @M.Derksen
That said, I honestly don't understand trisuits as compared to snug fitting regular cycling kits. I race in a 2-piece set up by Scuddo. It's a fair tight tank (especially when I'm a bit heavy), and shorts with a thinner pad, so I can run in it. A post I just read in the aero helmet thread mentions a tri suit with long sleeves. WHY? Does skin actually have measurable air drag compared to modern fabrics?
I have no problem spending $200 to gain 5-10 min on a 70.3, but I'd like to understand that it's the real deal for the MOP, not just getting the last 0.005% for the top pros.
And, not to hijack my own thread, I've gone tubeless on my Flo wheel. I'm using the Specialized Roubaix. Lots of thorns where I live. How would this compare with the standard GP4000sII and latex tubes?
Cheers,
Michael
Say hi on ZWIFT @M.Derksen
