Originally Posted by
MyTi
. I'd be content to average 24mph solo/time trial on a standard road bike for 20 miles. That would be in great shape for me, but I need a power meter which is going to cost as much as my whole bike apparently...but it's really the only way to improve riding ability.
Tens of thousands of people went way faster than 24 mph before power meters were invented. Thousands more still do so without a powermeter.
Even the most expensive power meter in the world isn't going to help you go from 12 mph to 24, though.