Originally Posted by
FlashBazbo
But again, as I related, when my shoulders are 7cm wider than my friend's . . . with equivalent positioning . . . nothing's going to overcome that difference short of amputation. (I'm just not that committed.)
Yes, but in general bigger riders have an advantage in time trials. If you look at the top time trialists they are all larger riders, the ultra-light climbers get smoked in time trials. It's power/CdA that matters. A rider who is 20% heavier, might only have 5% higher CdA, while making the same W/kg.
If your average power was the same as his, and he's significantly lighter, he's just in much better shape than you are.