Originally Posted by LeeG

You do not seem to have a good grasp why some people are faster. Here it is. Some people are faster. Nearly all the time it’s because they are putting out more hp. Less common but still noticeable they have better technique. After that they can ride in a more aerodynamic posture.

That there is a market for X material or design means nothing as to why someone can ride faster than you. Lets take the bike totally out of the picture and ask why some people can run faster than you, why some people can jump higher than you, etc. You could change your hair, clothes or toothpaste and it would have no bearing on the fact that you’re being passed.