Originally Posted by
terrymorse
On today's ride, there was one pancake flat and straight section, so I tried to keep my power right at 200 watts (3.33 w/kg). My speed over that segment was just under 22 mph. I'm a 181 cm skinny guy on a non-aero bike, no aero anything, hands on hoods with forearms parallel to ground.
No idea if that tracks for anyone else.
I'm 180 CM, 82kg (fairly lean, 31" waist) - shoulders of a powerlifter/ex wrestler. Relatively large CDA.
I'm +/- 2 MPH slower at the same power levels.
A 20mph rolling average ride for me = 230-240w.
I just purchased a bike with more aggressive geometry and am working on my position - shall see how much of a difference I notice over time.