This just popped into my email. Yes it’s the manufacturer doing the tests, but a lot of it is comparisons between their own rim and disc bikes.
https://quintanarootri.com/…-performance-center/
This just popped into my email. Yes it’s the manufacturer doing the tests, but a lot of it is comparisons between their own rim and disc bikes.
https://quintanarootri.com/…-performance-center/
link dosnt seem to work proper
A lot of stuff we already knew…
- most bikes are the same… peak aero. It’s the position that matters, and the skill of your professional bike fitter…
- Speedplay Aero pedals work for some…
- Helmets are individual, some work better than others. You have to test…
- Not all sleeved kits are created equal, and fresh kits are faster so don’t swim with them on your shoulders…
- High hands and MOAR reach works…
This just popped into my email. Yes it’s the manufacturer doing the tests, but a lot of it is comparisons between their own rim and disc bikes.
https://quintanarootri.com/…-performance-center/
- Not all sleeved kits are created equal, and fresh kits are faster so don’t swim with them on your shoulders…
i dont follow this… how does not swimming in your race suit keep it fresher?
It can potentially stretch out the fabric in arms and shoulders so that they become loose and have more wrinkles or possibly become ‘flappy.’ Both which would make it less aero
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It can potentially stretch out the fabric in arms and shoulders so that they become loose and have more wrinkles or possibly become ‘flappy.’ Both which would make it less aero
ill definitely buy that logic.
but bringing the elbows together was huge. Please note: most people do not have the flexibility for this and will significantly reduce their power due to difficulty breathing by bringing their elbows completely together.
Is this generally true? I have my elbows nearly touching without any apparent need to be “flexible.” I also don’t find that it noticeably impairs breathing.
Am I just somehow lucky, or does this article exaggerate the difficulty?
I’m 6’2†and 185 pounds. My broad shoulders would never allow my elbows to be even 4 inches apart. I have my Tririg alpha X arm cups max width apart. I’m super comfy that way. So yes, for some having close elbows is not possible or a good idea.
My shoulders got tired when I tried to go really narrow with my elbows. Maybe I could’ve adapted if I gave it time. I don’t remember having any issues with breathing though
- Not all sleeved kits are created equal, and fresh kits are faster so don’t swim with them on your shoulders…
i dont follow this… how does not swimming in your race suit keep it fresher?
please tell me you’re kidding…
please tell me you’re kidding…
not at all. ive never had any sort of issue with my tri suit not fitting well after i swim in it completely up over my shoulders under my wet suit.
please tell me you’re kidding…
not at all. ive never had any sort of issue with my tri suit not fitting well after i swim in it completely up over my shoulders under my wet suit.
then you don’t know what you don’t know…
please tell me you’re kidding…
not at all. ive never had any sort of issue with my tri suit not fitting well after i swim in it completely up over my shoulders under my wet suit.
then you don’t know what you don’t know…
and it’s obvious you’re pompous and get off on being condescend. i had a valid question, sorry we all are not professional athletes or industry insiders.
fair enough, point taken.
please tell me you’re kidding…
not at all. ive never had any sort of issue with my tri suit not fitting well after i swim in it completely up over my shoulders under my wet suit.
then you don’t know what you don’t know…
and it’s obvious you’re pompous and get off on being condescend. i had a valid question, sorry we all are not professional athletes or industry insiders.
Most of us can not afford to buy a new race kit every third race or so. Understand the point of wrinkles and aero.
A lot of stuff we already knew…
- Not all sleeved kits are created equal, and fresh kits are faster so don’t swim with them on your shoulders…
I guess that explains why I’ve seen pros tuck their suits in their swim skin
Sorry, What is MOAR?
High hands - isn’t than individual as well?
Thanks in advance
Eric,
I’m having a problem with getting a good head tuck and shrug when I run the reach I like to. Now when I shorten it up 3 or 4 cm I’m able to really get my head out of the wind. I was under the impression the extra reach usually allow for a more natural shrug
I’m 6’2†and 185 pounds. My broad shoulders would never allow my elbows to be even 4 inches apart. I have my Tririg alpha X arm cups max width apart. I’m super comfy that way. So yes, for some having close elbows is not possible or a good idea.
Similar build, race weight 10lbs lower. My elbows almost touch. Everyone has different constraints 🤷ðŸ¼â€â™‚ï¸
Eric,
I’m having a problem with getting a good head tuck and shrug when I run the reach I like to. Now when I shorten it up 3 or 4 cm I’m able to really get my head out of the wind. I was under the impression the extra reach usually allow for a more natural shrug
You prove a valid point. Everyone is different and one can’t fit everyone the same way. I’m 6’4" and more reach is bad for me. In fact 1 cm cost me about 10 watts. I’m pretty compact, I’m also able to get under .20 CdA on my track pursuit set up.