Originally Posted by
Robert A
Very helpful answer -- thank you.
Do you think aero really matters on a bike frame at speeds around 20-25 mph? It always seemed to me that airflow around our bodies and our positions on the handbars far outweighted the impact of frames.
Yes, aero (overall) matters. I personally don't take frame aero into consideration, but if you're holding 20+mph and you're already in snug cycling clothing and have good form, wheel and frame aero is definitely worth considering. That said, I would never let "poor aero" talk me out of a frame I otherwise love, or "great aero" talk me into a frame I otherwise hate. My Lynskey, with it's giant downtube and cable stops that stick out like ears, is probably among the least aero road bikes for sale. But I like how she rides, and that's what matters.