I think there was another thread along these lines that may have been more
appropriate but I can’t find it. This article, which was a link in a
bikeforums thread, seemed interesting and relevant to some recent discussions
here: http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Articles/SteelShootOut.pdf
Bill
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In general, I entirely agree; except that I'd state it thus: one's
physiology, riding habits, and bike choice lead one to become very
comfortable and accustomed to certain torque and cadence combinations in
given circumstances; again, +/- small differences. This is why, I think, I
find anything
Was it a mustard Joe?
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I often think that there’s also a speed at which we feel comfortable. Like Xmph
feels good so we naturally settle in around there +/- a small amount. Maybe
this is cadence maybe it’s effort maybe it’s just internal equilibrium.
The subconscious imcan be powerful
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I think we'd all be surprised to learn how narrow the window is for our natural
riding pace. A few pounds and a couple minutes doesn't mean much unless you're
in France chasing a jersey.
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I have in the past been distressed* to notice that my times on at least
many rides over similar hilly routes were as fast or almost so on the
30+-lb Fargo with Big Apple tires as on the 18 lb Riv fixed gofast. I put
this down to the fact that while climbing on the fixie was considerably
faster,
Its pretty cool to see your data verifies two similar bikes with the same tires
on an uber-flat course will be about the same speed.
Get those bikes pointed uphill and I’m sure we’d see a difference.
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On the few occations I’ve timed my ride and then compared times between
Quickbeam and Hunqabeam, they are nearly the same (within a minute for a 70
minute climb). The Quickbeam is faster on the roads, Hunqabeam faster on the
trails. The difference is 2-3 minutes, whch then gets made up or lost
When I've helped riders find a more comfortable position, they have gained
speed, despite losing a little aerodynamic efficiency. I have an upright
Rambouillet with mustache bars high up and a drop bar waterford in lightweight
tubing. Both bikes have 1 1/2" tires. I am about 1 1/2 mph faster on
Absolutely not scientific but I have recently had the occasion to ride the
exact same 6 mile trip twice a day 3 days in a row on 3 Very different bikes. A
Brompton, a 1952 Raleigh 3 speed, and a ‘75 Motobecane Grand Record. No
speedometer, but rode equally comfortably brisk, what felt like the
Bravo for objectivity, Ash.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito Ca
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One feels faster bouncing off bumps, one goes just as fast plowing right over
them
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