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Can anyone tell me how accurate this looks? (ball park) I've looked all over but can't find a complete comprehensive list out there. Obviously this will vary on brand, quality etc, but you get the point. If you have data, please share it.

Component / Seconds Saved (40km)
Professional Bike Fit / 126
Tri Bike / 86
Aero Wheels / 67
Aero Helmet / 40
Hydration System (stem mounted) / 33
Apparel / 15
Nutrition Bike Mount (top tube or stem) / 8

TOTAL SECONDS AVAILABLE
375
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Re: Aero Benefit Accuracy [talbert] [ In reply to ]
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looks about as accurate as tiger stadium

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Re: Aero Benefit Accuracy [talbert] [ In reply to ]
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At first, I thought this was a ridiculous idea. I was ready to flame away... but we all know these endeavors are impossible. So many variables, so i'll just look at the end approximation:

If you say 40km takes you 60 minutes. And you think you'll save 6 minutes... that's 10% faster, right? You gain 2.5 mph by going all aero-geeked out. Sure, why not.

Isn't that what Specialized claimed in their tests? 10% faster?
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Re: Aero Benefit Accuracy [talbert] [ In reply to ]
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I always thought you got more time from an aero helmet than aero wheels.
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Re: Aero Benefit Accuracy [talbert] [ In reply to ]
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its not even inaccurate, its not even a properly formed claim.



a tri bike worth 86 seconds? which tri bike? compared to which road bike? are we assuming you have aero bars on each or not?

a fit worth 126 seconds? maybe if your fit is horrible to begin within.

aer wheels - compared to what wheels? in what conditions?

hydration system? which one?

apparel? going from what to what?

nutrition bike mount? thats gonna slow ya down not speed ya up, and you dont need it for 40k



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Re: Aero Benefit Accuracy [talbert] [ In reply to ]
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Can anyone tell me how accurate this looks? (ball park) I've looked all over but can't find a complete comprehensive list out there. Obviously this will vary on brand, quality etc, but you get the point. If you have data, please share it.

Component / Seconds Saved (40km)
Professional Bike Fit / 126
Tri Bike / 86
Aero Wheels / 67
Aero Helmet / 40
Hydration System (stem mounted) / 33
Apparel / 15
Nutrition Bike Mount (top tube or stem) / 8

TOTAL SECONDS AVAILABLE
375

There are too many products to compare, however I do have quite a bit of data on a variety of products, but I bought it all.

This is a very broad article, but a starting point
http://www.garytingley.com/...bid/108/Default.aspx
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Lots of great info there. Thanks all
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