The imaginary benefits of modern race equipment

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03-11-13, 03:15 AM

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03-11-13, 03:52 AM

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Just ran a Google search... can see where this might have been difficult and the search function on the forum is even worse.

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03-11-13, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by slowride454

I wonder if you could win TDF on one of these against all of that new fangled modern technology?

No, but that misses the point. The vast majority of riders are not racers and get precious little benefit from modern innovations like superlight CF frames and low spoke count wheels. But that's pretty much all that's offered for mid to high range bikes in the LBS.

03-11-13, 09:02 AM

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No, but that misses the point.

Perhaps you're missing the point as the OP also states that the majority of riders are also getting little benefit from clipless pedals, STI shifting and improved tires. That would include very low to low range bikes.

03-11-13, 09:08 AM

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03-11-13, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson

the benefit for non-racing riders is that carbon frames offer a smoother and more enjoyable ride...and a low spoke count does not mean a light wheelset, but there are a lot of 16/20 or 20/24 wheelsets that support people under 250lb very well.

03-11-13, 09:20 AM

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What else would you expect from a mid to high range bike? I'm curious how a bike that isn't light and not have low spoke wheels can move into that price range.