A probably pointless discussion about watts/effort and bikes

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Best reference I can give with specific variables "controlled" is the flattest (road) route I ride: All carbon bikes but different build weights.

Course: 18.5 miles, 1,060 vert gain, similar kit (lycra)

Bike 1 (road): Parlee Z5sl 14lb bike - 700x23 conti gp5000, P1 pedals, Zipp404, 50/34x11/28.

Moving time: 1:01:23
Wind: 12.5 WNW
Avg Speed: 18.0 mph
Avg Power: 224 watts
Relative Effort: 83%


Bike 2 ("gravel"): Parlee Chibacco LE, 17lb bike, 700x38 spec Pathfinder Pro, same P1 pedals, Zipp303 tubeless, 46/34X11/32

Moving Time: 1:01:52
Wind: 10.7 SSW
Avg Speed: 17.9mph
Avg Power: 214watts
Relative Effort: 79%

Fastest historical on that route is 21.0 mph average. 296 avg watts. Wind unknown. Bike 3 - Parlee Z1, same P1 pedals, 50/34x11/23, 700x23 conti 4000 Zipp404 Years ago when I was younger and fitter.