Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
yeah, all of the above, but don't forget about technique. I'm coming back from nearly a year off the bike and I don't yet have my strength back. But I can ride pretty fast if I emphasize technique- pedaling circles, high cadence and AERO AERO AERO. If you care about riding fast, then ask yourself if you can ride in a more aggressive position without hurting too much. Flip your stem and get down in the drops. Not only will you have less wind resistance, you'll also engage different muscles to help your effort.
But don't make too many positional changes too fast. Do it gradually.