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A few month ago there were some posts about aerodynamic equipment. Some guy´s said aerodynamic equipment was without any advantage as long as one wasn´t cruising a 40 km TT at 25 mph. Well, today I took out my new racebike. I´m not a fast racer - actually I´m quite slow. Throughout january, february and march my best 40 km TT´s were all below 19.3 mph. Today my speed was 21.5 on the same course (flat). I had the flu all week so I wasn´t even fit for fight today. Only changes: Bike and clothing.

Before: Steel frame, Ultegra 9 speed, dropbar, normal wheels, mtb pedals and shoes, light wind jacket

After (today): Titanium frame, slightly steeper, Dura Ace 9 speed, dropbar with shortened Profile Carbon Stryke, American Classic 420 wheels with bladed spokes, Time Impact pedals, racing shoes, wind west.

I love my new bike but still have to adjust some things. I think 3,5 km/h is a significant increase. I don´t know what benefits the most, but fact is, I´m way faster today than last week, even though I´m still slow.



So my conclusion - aero rules, even at low speed



Regards



Martin
Last edited by: kreutzer: Mar 28, 03 12:03
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Re: slow, but fast [kreutzer] [ In reply to ]
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oh, yes, maybe the weather has some impact. Temperature just raised from below 32F to about 55F



martin
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Re: slow, but fast [kreutzer] [ In reply to ]
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Hi Kreutzer,

Way to go on improving your speed!

Am no aero guru (at all) but was always under the impression that aero gear started to have an impact at 25 kph not mph - so that would explain things.


TonyG

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