Originally Posted by
Rudebob
..........................Basically my question is in hopes that I might get some input from someone who has actually has ridden a road geometry built bike such as this over extended distances that give me an idea has to how much lost efficiency I might experience-especially on the tail end of a century ride.
Thanks
1983 Waterford Road Race Paramount with theses bars
https://www.amazon.com/Wald-803BL-Bi.../dp/B00IDAT25I ridden before and after total right shoulder replacement. Added bar ends before brake levers
https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Compe...SC1JR5FHCG7N55 with foam grips used on bars and bar ends.
Bar ends allows for very comfortable aero riding. With heavy duty wheels with 700/25mm tires, tool bag, cable, bell, lights, 2 water bottles, touring-padded saddle the bike weighs in at 29 pounds. Used it this past April in Cross Florida one day ride
https://spacecoastfreewheelers.com/charities/xfl/ . Hooked on to TCCA team group about 15 miles into the ride and with drafting and occasional pull managed first 100 miles in 4:40. They had a rolling sag and stopped a number of times so I just continued on and re-hooked when they caught me since my first stop was at the 100 mile mark where my wife met me. Managed to stay with them until 15 miles left and at one stop light I was asked if I had a motor hidden in the frame. This 66yo felt pretty good after being asked.
A couple of months ago I used the Paramount for the first 100.3 miles then switched to my 2018 Roubaix Expert for the next 100.3 miles and completed my 200 miler in a day ride for this year. RR frame bike set up for you in the right way can still be fast AND comfortable.