Originally Posted by
kel2856
I currently ride a Bianchi Eros. I absolutely love the ride comfort of this bike. I typically ride 20 to 40 miles at a stint, and have completed a century ride a few yesrs ago on this bike. I'm a 58 year old rider, and typically ride at a pace of 15 mph to 18 mph. I'm curious if the expensive bikes (Bianchi Infinito) would actually allow me to ride at a faster pace. I look forward to feedback.
Thanks
Keith
Armada, MI
Hi Keith,
The marketing departments for all the major bike companies would love for you to believe that a lighter bike is going to make you faster. They certainly strive to do just that. While it is true that a lighter bike / wheelset may offer a slight edge in ascending and quick accelerations, you would be hard pressed to notice your average speed increase much over a long distance, especially one that is mostly flat. I know that for me, my average speed increased after spending a good deal of time focusing on my cadence, learning how to shift effectively, and knowing how to expend my energy / pace myself. Best of luck!!