GCN proves 90s Trek bike as fast as $10k aero super bike
08-07-19, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
So you agree the title of the post is wrong? Its one thing to argue if the cost is worth it, it is another to say two things are the same when they aren't
For some they do. It is disingenuous for the op to post that two bikes are just as fast in the title and then talk about about how one is almost as fast as the other in the rest of the posts.
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08-07-19, 05:42 PM
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@MyTi:
Not your best work.
Not your best work.
08-07-19, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
So you agree the title of the post is wrong? Its one thing to argue if the cost is worth it, it is another to say two things are the same when they aren't
08-07-19, 06:01 PM
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Mostly that GCN test proves that you can't fairly compare bikes that aren't the right size for both riders. Si is taller and looked like he was riding a clown bike on the borrowed aero bike.
The comparison might have been more relevant if each had ridden his own personal best bike.
But I don't care. GCN videos are always entertaining anyway.
The comparison might have been more relevant if each had ridden his own personal best bike.
But I don't care. GCN videos are always entertaining anyway.
08-07-19, 09:03 PM
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Times are only one part of the equation. There's something to be said about material and geometry that leads to less rider fatigue.
That's a bit harder to measure.
That's a bit harder to measure.
08-08-19, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
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Originally Posted by hubcyclist
This is probably as close to a real life experiment one can get and the difference likely came to my body position vs his.
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08-08-19, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by hubcyclist
If I'm following, OP is supposed to be some type of troll? I don't hang around here enough to know who's who. But I'm going to provide a bit of practical real world experience that I think illustrates that all the hand-wringing over wheels/weight for a lot of cyclists is a bit overblown. Recently, I rode a loop on my entry level Allez, stock rims. The same day and within a few minutes of my own ride (I started at 11:41am and he started the loop at 11:49), a friend of mine who is an accomplished masters racer with a carbon bike and carbon aero wheels. He and I are about the same size and build. I completed the loop in 37:52 averaging 212w (max 558w), he completed the loop in 38:10 also averaging 212w (max 565w). I don't know his NP, but I can't imagine it would be much different, we were both doing steady endurance and no interval work. This is probably as close to a real life experiment one can get and the difference likely came to my body position vs his. So I do think in quite a few cases, folks are spending a lot of money for almost no perceptible gain.
08-08-19, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
The winner of our local "A" training crit last night was on that exact frame last night. Nice looking bike.
08-08-19, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Kimmo
Yeah, probably. Does your position have any more drop than his?
I've been down the road of looking at gear for marginal gains, and I love geeking out, but for me the gear and even speed is secondary to watts and doing what it takes to improve my watts at various durations.
08-08-19, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
Times are only one part of the equation. There's something to be said about material and geometry that leads to less rider fatigue.
That's a bit harder to measure.
That's a bit harder to measure.
08-08-19, 05:39 PM
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There's a perception among many recreational cyclists that a huge difference in speed exists between a modern, expensive, aero bike and a heavier/older/less aero bike. Last week I was riding with a bunch of guys with my hybrid-convert-to-drop-bar commuter road bike, and doing just fine. At the end of the ride one of the guys commented something like, "you were able to keep up with that bike?" He himself rode an expensive Cervelo S-something with aero wheels. So tests like the ones on GCN shouldn't surprise anyone.
08-08-19, 06:45 PM
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"There's a perception among many recreational cyclists that a huge difference in speed exists between a modern, expensive, aero bike and a heavier/older/less aero bike."
I get people coming into the shop asking for an aero helmet all the time. After asking what TT's they have done and how their bike is outfitted, it becomes apparent they are looking for a cheap solution for increased speed. I almost always tell them to save their pennies and dimes, and get aero wheels. On a 15 mile course, the payoff will be noticeable. The helmet, no so, especially at the speed they are turning.
I get people coming into the shop asking for an aero helmet all the time. After asking what TT's they have done and how their bike is outfitted, it becomes apparent they are looking for a cheap solution for increased speed. I almost always tell them to save their pennies and dimes, and get aero wheels. On a 15 mile course, the payoff will be noticeable. The helmet, no so, especially at the speed they are turning.
08-09-19, 10:45 AM
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So what does the average 2.5-3k carbon disc bike weigh now coming from the factory? I'm looking at the Trek site now. It has the $3799.99 Domane listed at over 20lbs and the $2499.99 listed at nearly 20lbs. Neither with pedals, etc. It that about what it is across the different manufacturers? They've lost the weight advantage because of the disc braking systems? That doesn't seem like much of a reason to upgrade.
08-09-19, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
My C3 was $4k. With hydraulic disc brakes, deep wheels, and heavy power meter pedals, it's 18 lbs.
08-09-19, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by seypat
So what does the average 2.5-3k carbon disc bike weigh now coming from the factory? I'm looking at the Trek site now. It has the $3799.99 Domane listed at over 20lbs and the $2499.99 listed at nearly 20lbs. Neither with pedals, etc. It that about what it is across the different manufacturers? They've lost the weight advantage because of the disc braking systems? That doesn't seem like much of a reason to upgrade.
08-09-19, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by seypat
So you have to lay down some serious coin to get it back down in the 17-18lb range. I understand.
08-09-19, 11:30 AM
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I was wondering how those people that talked about how heavy a 20-21lbish bike is coped when they upgraded to a bike that was back in that weight range again. Seattle Forest answered my question. They don't, they shell out more coin to get a lighter bike.
08-09-19, 11:53 AM
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This is why I was asking. This bike weighed 22ish give or take a 1/4lb(I don't have the exact weight in front of me currently) as it is pictured. It was built up for a climbing ride I do yearly with a triple/11-38 8 speed cassette. Nothing particularly weight weenieish about it. If you're telling me I have to spend 3- 4k to see some real weight savings, that would be a hard sell. Sure, I would get some better braking, maybe some better shifting. But I could also spend a grand on a modern group, better wheelset, saddle, etc. and get it under 20lbs if that was really important to me. That's a decision each rider has to make.
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08-09-19, 12:01 PM
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My Bianchi Oltre XR3 disc is 18lbs, which replaced a Bianchi 928 rim brake bike that was ~16.5lbs. I think I can get it back down in weight to the same range with about another $1k invested
08-09-19, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by seypat
I was wondering how those people that talked about how heavy a 20-21lbish bike is coped when they upgraded to a bike that was back in that weight range again. Seattle Forest answered my question. They don't, they shell out more coin to get a lighter bike.
08-09-19, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
My Bianchi Oltre XR3 disc is 18lbs, which replaced a Bianchi 928 rim brake bike that was ~16.5lbs. I think I can get it back down in weight to the same range with about another $1k invested
08-09-19, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by seypat
So it's all about how much you want to spend. It's always about the money.
