Originally Posted by
asgelle
Again with the special physics just for cycling. Skin suits lower drag and hence are effective for all riders at all cycling speeds. whether the cost is worth the gain is up to each rider to decide for themself. Don't impose you values on others. And what do you mean by a pure racer? What separates the pure from the impure?
One thing to mention regarding greater time saved for slower riders, if you look at results for a time trial, the absolute time gaps between riders is about the same for the slower groups as it is for the faster ones. That means a slower rider is likely to move up more places by optimizing equipment than a faster one.
I agree that the gear does work and to a larger (percentage wise?) for slower riders, as I can feel and measure the difference between my bulky winter riding gear as opposed to light, tighter summer riding gear. As for a definition of "Pure racer"? I think a pure racer is anyone who actually enters and races at any level. Its a question of determination.
First race, once a year, Pro, whatever. It is the dedication to the task that defines "racer".
Or maybe that is just my age giving into the new age "participation trophy" thinking?
