Old 10-19-15 | 04:17 PM
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Bunyanderman
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Originally Posted by Zeppelin
Only going on the evidence I've seen.

How much faster is an aero bike? (video) - Cycling Weekly

At 200W the Canyon travelled 5150m at an average speed of 30.9kph

At 200W the Cervelo travelled 5425m at an average speed of 32.6kph

Weight vs Aero - Cervélo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlz52XW6CMM

If you have something which shows it makes less/no difference I'd love to read it.
There looks to be many more differences than just a aero frame. On the Cervelo, there was aero wheels, and an aero handle bar. That handle bar, while looking ugly, is the most aero bar on the road right now. I am sure with just the frame, the difference would be much less.
I own an aero frame with aero wheels, and I love the look of it, even if I built it on a budget. I also started racing, and have had some success in cat 5, but that's only cat 5. I'd like to think my frame helps me, but its mainly placebo.
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