How Fast?
08-15-16, 08:06 PM
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I'm guessing anywhere from a .5 to 1 mph bump (based on a comparison between my cross bike and my Pinarello). I do, however, disagree with those who do not believe 1 mph is significant. It probably won't feel too much different. However, in terms of distance over an hour it is significant. If Rider A averages 18 mph and Rider B averages 17 mph in a 1 hour race Rider A will finish 5280 feet ahead of Rider B. If you were to watch this race most would think that Rider B got waxed. We are talking about a win by almost 18 football fields (sans endzones).
Who signs up for a race and rides 17?
08-15-16, 08:28 PM
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08-16-16, 08:21 AM
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I think if you look closely at the topic at hand (frequent questions regarding speed increase due to equipment change only) in this forum that 1 mph is not generally considered significant.
You are missing the point, I just grabbed 17 and 18 out of the sky. The point is a 1 mph difference in a hypothetical 1 hour race. If comparing 22 and 23 mph make it sound more realistic than so be it, the result would be identical (except for both riders obviously finishing sooner).
08-16-16, 10:19 AM
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Wot, an African or European swallow?
08-16-16, 11:42 AM
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