Interesting, if this is true. 2 mph seems like a huge amount. I am in the same position as the OP, aluminum base model tri-bike (a few year old model) but it has internal routing and a hidden rear brake and 50mm carbon race wheels. I rode Vineman yesterday at around 18.1@about 150 watts average - haven't checked my power file yet but I took it pretty easy to save for the run. I know, my power is weak... I have a lot of work (gain?) to do there.
I've resisted spending any more money on my gear because I feel like I have a lot to gain on the fitness side. I've also considered picking up an older P3C or the like, but I wasn't sure how much more aero a 5-7 year old P3C would be over a 3 year old base model aluminum version of a "superbike".
jackmott wrote:
A top notch bike setup - position, frame, wheels, etc, would bump you up to about 20mph
So, if you would like to go 2mph faster
then do!
mpderksen wrote:
Had a great day at Vineman 70.3 today. My average was 18.1, @ 171 Watts. For me, solid. Thing is, I have a fairly cheap, aluminum frame Focus tri bike (fitted), stock front wheel and no aero helmet. Only race a few times each year, so I've resisted getting a super-bike since I figure the advanced stuff becomes more important when you are trying to get from 21 to 23 mph. Am I wrong? Would fully decked out setup have made a real difference?
I don't want to be the slow guy with crazy expensive gear, but if I dropped coin on tech, but at what point do I really benefit from the "good stuff"?