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Old 04-09-21, 11:08 AM
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rclouviere
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Originally Posted by burnthesheep
That's the key right here.

Bike weight plays out over longer periods of time on steeper gradients. I don't think 5min is enough. Wind and other things can affect flat land work. You have to control variables in experiments if you want results worth looking at. So, choose a low wind day or equal days for your try. Hold the power constant. Wear the same clothes or kit. Etc....

I have a local 10mi TT route. Out/back. The angle the wind presents to an out/back course can affect time given equal power. Even then, humidity and temperature matter a LOT.

A fast TT day is usually one not deemed comfortable outdoors........warm and humid. Low air density. A warm but dry day is slower, denser air.

Yeah, you’re right. In fact, yesterday’s ride was the day after a leg weight workout (first in months). This could’ve played a role too.

the watts pushed on the emonda was a little less on the climbs. Wondering if the 11/32 cassette would reflect this (since i had a higher cadence)??
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