Time Trial Training and Tips - Results
Aero Priorities
“What is most important?” - From what I have read and the aero data that I have seen I can make the following list of priorities for a time trial bicycle and the rider. These numbers are fully debatable and represent only my opinion. They were gained from various sources and in most cases represent a rider at 30MPH over a 40K course.
Time savings for these upgrades over 40K:
1. Drop Bars >> Riding integrated Aerobars - 4 Minutes
2. Shorts/Jersey >> Skin Suit - 2 Minutes
3. “Box Style” 32 spoke wheels >> Aero Wheels (deep front, disc rear) - 2 Minutes
5. Round Tube Frame >> Aero Frame/Fork - 1 Minute
4. Standard Road Helmet >> Aero Helmet (Giro) - 30 seconds
6. Adding Shoe Covers - 10 Seconds
Time saved over 40K with all the upgrades listed above: 9 minutes 40 seconds!
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