Originally Posted by ZurichSeattle
OK everyone, pay attention. Aerodynamics make a difference. Ride into a headwind and maybe you can figure it out. Ever notice that the bikes used in TT are DIFFERENT than the bikes you ride everyday? They design those bikes that way because IT DOES make a difference having as many aerodynamic qualities in play as possible. If you ride a mountain bike with a floppy rain jacket on it will take much more energy to propel you at the same speed as someone wearing tight lycra riding an SLC. These guys spend big money on wind tunnels. THE SLC IS A -FASTER- BIKE.
Next time you are riding against a headwind, remember, Cervelo cares:
http://www.cervelo.com/content.aspx?...i=Aerodynamics
Riders on Cervelo TT bikes won 1st, 2nd and 4th in the Worlds Elite TT...
Set the line... ok...
The SLC is a road bike, not a TT bike. So is the 5200. We're not talking about the difference between Zabriske and some hairy legged granola chick with dreadlocks riding to class on her cruiser.
How fast do you have to be going for frame aerodynamics to make a frame "noticeably faster?"
Descending Jester at 55 mph on one and 55.25 mph on the other?