(Shhhhh.... Big secret.)
2018 is shaping up to be a ground breaking year in Triathlon. For the first time athletes will have the option of campaigning the newest secret weapon in wheeled racing. Think about it. We spend $5-$10k on bikes that MAY reduce aero drag by 10%. When the racing student lists sources of drag in order of significance, two conclusions jump to mind. First, we really need to get that ugly non-aero person off the bike. That discussion is all good fun, but after the second cup of coffee we move on and start looking at the places that matter. We still need a roller and a seat, what else is really mandatory? It would certainly be nice to eliminate the extra drag inducing bearings. What if the drag of wasted tire deflection hysteresis could also be reduced? Truly there is only one solution for the discerning racer.
Not only is this bike a fraction of the weight of a P5, but unicyclists do not use cleated pedals, so your transitions can easily save five seconds. You will still need to put the helmet on the right way and remove it at T2.
Think about the reduction in mental anguish dealing with derailleurs and chain angles? Imagine the ease with which you will breeze through the airport?
All this puppy needs to really kick a$$ is a (half) set of disc brakes!
Art work from: <http://www.pitt.edu/~mdk54/index.html/team_webpage.html>
2018 is shaping up to be a ground breaking year in Triathlon. For the first time athletes will have the option of campaigning the newest secret weapon in wheeled racing. Think about it. We spend $5-$10k on bikes that MAY reduce aero drag by 10%. When the racing student lists sources of drag in order of significance, two conclusions jump to mind. First, we really need to get that ugly non-aero person off the bike. That discussion is all good fun, but after the second cup of coffee we move on and start looking at the places that matter. We still need a roller and a seat, what else is really mandatory? It would certainly be nice to eliminate the extra drag inducing bearings. What if the drag of wasted tire deflection hysteresis could also be reduced? Truly there is only one solution for the discerning racer.
Not only is this bike a fraction of the weight of a P5, but unicyclists do not use cleated pedals, so your transitions can easily save five seconds. You will still need to put the helmet on the right way and remove it at T2.
Think about the reduction in mental anguish dealing with derailleurs and chain angles? Imagine the ease with which you will breeze through the airport?
All this puppy needs to really kick a$$ is a (half) set of disc brakes!
Art work from: <http://www.pitt.edu/~mdk54/index.html/team_webpage.html>