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05-24-09, 05:25 PM
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Aero
When I'm on my S2 with the Zipp 404s on a long descent, I pass everybody. I even sail past guys that are pedaling when I'm coasting. I am not the heaviest guy (I'm about 175 lbs), so that's not it. I do think the bike/wheel combo aero thing may be working. I've observed this on Nyack and @ PP on the descent there.
Discuss. And be nice.
Discuss. And be nice.
05-24-09, 05:29 PM
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I was faster on downhills 40 pounds ago.
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05-24-09, 05:30 PM
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05-24-09, 05:32 PM
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You know, not all of you are adhering to the 'be nice' rule.
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I bet you're taller than me. I was really fat at 208 (13 months ago). Now I'm 146. But I'm on the shorter side at 5'7". I have to work to keep up with pretty much anyone that's heavier than I am on downhills. Uphill is another story.
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05-24-09, 05:34 PM
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Wow. Dude. Nice weight loss story right there. I love that.
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05-24-09, 05:42 PM
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I can tell you what it isn't, and that's the cable routing. what good would this thread be without making fun of the cables?
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A riding buddy who I have 25 pounds bike and body could never get a higher speed or pass me on descents until he got his ZIPs. They also help him hang on when it's flat. Definitely a nice advantage.
05-24-09, 05:53 PM
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Finally! Pcad has found a race he can be competitive at: The Downhill Coasting Derby. That is, until some truly overweight Freds show up and once again leave him wondering, "wha' happened?"
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Alright, I'll actually contribute.
I'm on the smaller end of things (5'4", 125 lbs) and I would always get dropped on long descents during group rides. I bought a Cérvelo Soloist last year and it made a huge difference. My downhill speed is about equivalent to the rest of the pack.
Is it all Cérvelo magic or am I just fit better to the bike and can get into a better tuck? I don't know which it is but either way I am pleased. Getting new aero wheels would increase the awesomeness, though.
I'm on the smaller end of things (5'4", 125 lbs) and I would always get dropped on long descents during group rides. I bought a Cérvelo Soloist last year and it made a huge difference. My downhill speed is about equivalent to the rest of the pack.
Is it all Cérvelo magic or am I just fit better to the bike and can get into a better tuck? I don't know which it is but either way I am pleased. Getting new aero wheels would increase the awesomeness, though.
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The bike is something like only 15% of your aero drag. In all likelihood, you have a better tuck.
05-24-09, 08:15 PM
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05-24-09, 08:33 PM
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I'm not making this up. I've been doing this a long time. This S2 goes down hills faster. Which confirms to me that it's faster. Period.
And if that's just a delusion on my part, I'm sticking to it, that bike cost me a lotta dough.
And if that's just a delusion on my part, I'm sticking to it, that bike cost me a lotta dough.