Yeah, I'd say this is a balanced objective review:

"As I mentioned near the opening of this review, the C1R was part of that rare group of bikes in which I noticed the extra complement of speed provided by the aerodynamics in the first mile of riding it. I tell you, if you ride enough different bikes, the one with significantly improved aerodynamics will call attention to itself. Think Ford GT40 pulling away from a stoplight."

The difference in a very aero road bike from a traditional frame is worth less than 1 minute over 40k at 30mph. The difference is going to be much less at more typical riding speeds.

Anybody that says there's an instantly perceptable speed advantage from an aero bike is drinking the Kool-Aid.