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Road Bike to Tri Bike = 5 MPH Faster 2016
- 1. Ride Up To 5 MPH Faster.Ride Up To 5 MPH Faster. No Extra Training Required.No Extra Training Required. Presented by Ian Buchanan Founder of Peabody & Lexington, MA - Ridgefield Park, NJ - Waitsfield, VT www.fitwerx.com
- 2. Baseline – Road Bike PositionBaseline – Road Bike Position Hoods Based Riding Position. Standard Cycling Jersey. Lightweight Road Helmet. Clean chain with low friction. lubricant (6 watt/~50 second savings on its own!) Box section rim and standard mid-level tires. Average speed of 19.0 mph at 210 watts. Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:18:12/5:52:22
- 3. #1 – Triathlon-Specific Position#1 – Triathlon-Specific Position Triathlon specific position that is optimized for comfort, power and aerodynamics. Power hasn’t changed; rider is not working any harder. Lowest cost per second benefit. Get a Rider First Bike Fitting before doing anything else. Speed Improvement: 2-3 mphSpeed Improvement: 2-3 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 8:10Time Savings Olympic Distance: 8:10 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 36:50Time Savings Ironman Distance: 36:50 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:10:02/5:15:34
- 4. #2 – Aerodynamic Wheels#2 – Aerodynamic Wheels 80mm deep aerodynamic wheelset w/high quality bearings. Reduces aero drag and mechanical friction at all speeds. 1-2 minutes per hour of time savings depending on conditions and wheelset. Speed Improvement: 0.54 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.54 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:41Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:41 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:35Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:35 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:08:21/5:07:59
- 5. #3 – Super Bike Aero Frame#3 – Super Bike Aero Frame Wind Tunnel optimized aero frames rival the best aero wheels for time savings. Up to 1-2 minutes per hour time savings depending on the frame and conditions. Get fit before selecting your frame. Rider Matched Bike Selection means no compromise. Speed Improvement: 0.53 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.53 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:39Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:39 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:26Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:26 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:06:42/5:00:33
- 6. #4 – Race Tires#4 – Race Tires Fast rolling race tires will save over a minute compared to their durable “bomb-proof” training tire counterparts. Be selective in your choice as the fastest tires may compromise puncture resistance. Case study rider improved 1:17 going from year-round training tires to low rolling resistance race tires. Speed Improvement: 0.44 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.44 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:17Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:17 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 5:47Time Savings Ironman Distance: 5:47 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:05:25/4:54:46
- 7. #5 – Aero Helmet#5 – Aero Helmet Aero helmets smooth the airflow over the riders head and reduce drag. A smooth transition from helmet to back is a great match. Some shorter aero road helmets can offer similar advantage to longer helmets for some riders. Time savings of 30-75 seconds per hour are typical compared to a road helmet. Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:04:17/4:49:40 Speed Improvement: 0.40 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.40 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:08Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:08 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 5:06Time Savings Ironman Distance: 5:06
- 8. #6 – Aerobar#6 – Aerobar Change road drop bar with clip-on to a well- designed aerobar. 30-60 seconds per hour savings. Fit Note: Do not compromise riding position to use an aerobar that is not adjustable enough for your needs! Speed Improvement: 0.34 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.34 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:56Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:56 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 4:12Time Savings Ironman Distance: 4:12 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:03:21/4:45:27
- 9. #7 – Trisuit#7 – Trisuit 2-piece tri suits are good, 1-piece tri suits are even faster. Size properly – Not too tight, but make sure nothing is loose or flapping. Swapping a well-fit cycling jersey for a tri suit can save up to a minute per hour. Speed Improvement: 0.31 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.31 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:48Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:48 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 3:36Time Savings Ironman Distance: 3:36 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:02:33/4:41:51
- 10. #8 – Latex Tubes#8 – Latex Tubes The hidden gem in low cost speed gains. 30 seconds per hour savings compared to standard butyl tubes. Inflate tires before each ride, but don’t overinflate as it will increase your rolling resistance. Leave your spare tube butyl if you use Co2. Latex tubes do not hold Co2 well! Speed Improvement: 0.2 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.2 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:34Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:34 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 2:33Time Savings Ironman Distance: 2:33 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:01:59/4:39:18
- 11. #9 – Bearing & Pulley Upgrades#9 – Bearing & Pulley Upgrades Available in bottom brackets, wheel hubs & some derailleur pulleys. 1-4 watt reduced friction = 5-20 seconds per hour. Most race wheels have high quality steel bearings from the factory. Bottom brackets are the best place for most people to upgrade bearings first. High grade steel bearings offer very similar performance to ceramic at a lower price and often with less maintenance. OS Pulleys offer 0-3 watts, depending on baseline system and frame. Speed Improvement: 0.02 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.02 mph Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:10Time Savings Olympic Distance: 0:10 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 0:46Time Savings Ironman Distance: 0:46 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:01:49/4:38:32
- 12. Where did the time savings come from?Where did the time savings come from? tri position 50% aero wheels 10% aero frame 10% race tires 8% aero helmet 7% aerobar 6% trisuit 5% latex tubes 3% bearings 1%
- 13. Is Optimizing Your Fit & Equipment Worth It?Is Optimizing Your Fit & Equipment Worth It? Baseline Road Position Power File All Changes & Tri Position Power File Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:01:49/4:38:32 Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:18:12/5:52:22 Total Speed Improvement: 4.9 mphTotal Speed Improvement: 4.9 mph Total Time Savings Olympic Distance: 16:23!Total Time Savings Olympic Distance: 16:23!
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