But what of the variables?
I.e. this device enables a bottle to be in the bladder and hydrate via straw.
- in full aero position
- with narrow arms position
So if aero testing then there's a lot of variables to include...
- position advantage (narrow arms vs BTA)
- aero hydration of a straw (vs bottle out of cage or BTA or whatever)
- time of the above relative to other (e.g gain xx watt of aero over other for what time taken over other (times moving bottle behind saddle or out of BTA position etc)
- refill aero vs bottle swap and associated time etc.
It's a funny one.
Then you could argue getting out of aero to swap bottles or whatever helps muscles or watts or legs and duration etc.
I'm not sure if the difference is seconds or what but for sure staying aero and hydrating with minimal movement saves seconds over any other option.
Combine with option to have better or narrow position and its a done deal.
I.e. this device enables a bottle to be in the bladder and hydrate via straw.
- in full aero position
- with narrow arms position
So if aero testing then there's a lot of variables to include...
- position advantage (narrow arms vs BTA)
- aero hydration of a straw (vs bottle out of cage or BTA or whatever)
- time of the above relative to other (e.g gain xx watt of aero over other for what time taken over other (times moving bottle behind saddle or out of BTA position etc)
- refill aero vs bottle swap and associated time etc.
It's a funny one.
Then you could argue getting out of aero to swap bottles or whatever helps muscles or watts or legs and duration etc.
I'm not sure if the difference is seconds or what but for sure staying aero and hydrating with minimal movement saves seconds over any other option.
Combine with option to have better or narrow position and its a done deal.