How to gain 5mph with no change in fitness.
07-31-19, 12:51 PM
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How to gain 5mph with no change in fitness.
I recently bought a Trek Domane + and I'm telling you there is just something about this bike!
It feels like I have somehow picked up 350 more watts.
I used to get dropped by the locals on their A ride, now I'm dusting them and own every KOM.
I don't know if its the aero, the compliance, or something else, but man this thing rips.
Kudos to Trek, and for all of you who think training is what makes you fast, I feel sorry for you.
It feels like I have somehow picked up 350 more watts.
I used to get dropped by the locals on their A ride, now I'm dusting them and own every KOM.
I don't know if its the aero, the compliance, or something else, but man this thing rips.
Kudos to Trek, and for all of you who think training is what makes you fast, I feel sorry for you.
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07-31-19, 01:29 PM
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50 watt motor
07-31-19, 01:58 PM
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A custom ti bike (i.e., not a LiteSpeed) would have made you 6 mph faster.
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5 mph! NO. 4! 4 is where it's at.
It's like, you're dreaming Gorgonzola when it's clearly Brie time baby!
It's like, you're dreaming Gorgonzola when it's clearly Brie time baby!
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07-31-19, 02:24 PM
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coming from which bike? 
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07-31-19, 02:59 PM
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