Originally Posted by
fa63
I do believe minor advantages such as aero frames/helmets/etc. can add up and be important for professionals. For us amateurs who do not get paid to race bikes, not so much.
This. An aero frame isn't going to help me too much with my average speed of 16 mph. I could get more aero by taking off 20 lbs off my waist.
But if someone wants to buy a aero bike, more power to them. A buddy of mine just got an aero Ridley Noah bike. Very nice indeed!