#91
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
I rather think the opposite. I think most numbers advertised are for the bike alone, or even the frame/fork/handlebar alone. Can one build a *framest* that is 30% more "aero" than a classic lugged steel one? absolutely. does that mean you get the same saving on the road? heck no. Quote:
It takes 220W average to finish a TDF stage in the field. This is the amount of power needed to overcome rolling resistance (maybe 10% of that) and Aero resistance of the full system Rider + Bike. The frame or frameset alone -which is what was discussed- may be responsible 20-30W of that ("dozens of watts"), but you will not see 30W *difference* between Frame A and Frame B. Quote:
__________________
Jeremy Clarksons bike-riding cousin Last edited by martl; 10-27-2020 at 05:27 AM. |
#92
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Quote:
Who you are arguing against? You have yet to cite any frame producer who claims that a frame alone can save 30 Watts (at a typical riding/racing speed). |
#93
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Frankly, that is as true as making bikes more comfortable by modern frame building. It is 99% marketing bollocks.
__________________
Jeremy Clarksons bike-riding cousin |
#94
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Jeff |
|
|