Does anyone know the performance advantage, if any, of a Bontrager Aeolus TT (modified lenticular) disc over a Blackwell Research (flat) disc? I can’t seem to find any data on this short-lived product. Someone offered me one at a good price, but I can’t determine whether it’s a worthwhile upgrade from my trusty Blackwell.
Thanks in advance.
//Edward
nope, not worth the upgrade.
If you do go to the Bonty I might be able to provide a home for your Blackwell…just PM me if the day comes.
nope, not worth the upgrade.
I’m not questioning your conclusion, but could you explain the reasoning behind it? Is it an “all discs are created equal” thing, or would you argue differently if the a Zipp 900 (or even Sub-9) were in the mix?
//Edward
The Blackwell is basically a non-dimpled Zipp 900. The Aeolus is basically a Stinger disc, but with a shallower bulge. Ask Rappstar how he liked the Aeolus disc. He raced one for a little while.
A disc is a disc is not really true. Just because one tests faster in a tunnel does not mean it is the fastest one for your frame. You have to match your disc to your frame. Is your frame faster with a flat disc, a bulge disc or a lenticular disc? It all depends on the frame design. That said, the differences are very minimal. I’d bet you’d never tell the difference unless you are an uber cyclist. So you buy with your pocket book and whatever makes you happy : )
Are there any issues fitting the stinger type bulge disks into a P3C frame??
A disc is a disc is not really true. Just because one tests faster in a tunnel does not mean it is the fastest one for your frame. You have to match your disc to your frame. Is your frame faster with a flat disc, a bulge disc or a lenticular disc? It all depends on the frame design. That said, the differences are very minimal. I’d bet you’d never tell the difference unless you are an uber cyclist. So you buy with your pocket book and whatever makes you happy : )
I believe it was Gerard who said something about only needing a lenticular disc to make up for bad frame design. 
As for stinger discs on a P3C - I do believe he also said a faster combo is a flat disc and the P3C.
Not quite sure I understand the logic behind that one, well of course then there is the assumption that a particular frame (think one that starts with “C”) is better with a flat disc : ) SO of course those frames are the only fast ones and because it works better with the flat disc all the other frames are wrong : )
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