Originally Posted by asgelle

Martin and Cobb* put the difference between a standard frame and a highly aerodynamic one (think Cervelo P3) as about 2 minutes for a 200-300W rider. That's where the rider is in the wind for over 50 minutes. Think about how long you're likely to be in front in a road race, how close you'll come to the drag of a P3, how important the likely time saved will be, and how much the money is worth to you. Then decide.

*http://www.amazon.com/High-Performan...8439766&sr=8-1