Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
To be fair, roadies also have different design objectives from triathletes.
Correct.
But I roadies also tend to favor weight savings over all else even in situations where there is not evidence to support it's value over compromises to aerodynamics or durability. I'm sure it has a lot to do with the tangibility of knowing exactly how many grams you've shaved vs. not having consistent data on lifespan and failure rates or having to think about yaw angles. That and imagining that they will encounter situations similar to what is described in marketing hype.