Love me some aero talk! I don’t have the need or resources to hit the tunnel, but being Boulder based do plan to get with Ivano Gormans team this winter and see what can be had. Also not a big power guy so I want the efficiencies, especially working on a budget with my TT bike setup.
nice- you can't go wrong with those guys over there! the entire team has great experience with all types of bikes/ riders and will aim to maximize aero + comfort
Great video Justin A quick follow up question on your 65psi.. would that be different for clincher wheels? If i ran 65 psi my tyres would be soft as putty🤷♂️ i always thought harder tyres =less rolling resistance, but may need to revist this?
Great video. I am new to cycling and the TT world. I suspected and experienced everything that you have said, and you just verified to me that i am doing things the correct way! I like to practice on the TT as much as possible because i have found that if you can do it on the TT, you will do it better on the road bike. The TT beats up the body more, so when getting on the roadbike afterwards, i have noticed my strength, speed, and everything else is a notch higher.
Great video Justin ! I have couple of questions: 1. Are you doing low cadence intervals and do you find them useful ? 2. What is the length of your crank arms ? Did you try to go with shorter cranks. I saw that guys like Skipper, Laidlow and some other pros have 165 mm cranks. Thanks 😊
1.) Yes- for sure. I find low cadence to be a great way to activate the right muscles and build very specific strength. I like both long and short intervals at low and high cadence. I like to think about building up a tool box that you can have access to on race day so variation is a big part of that! 2.) 175mm. I have tried shorter but given my size and very long leg length I didn't like the short cranks.
Great points made on this vid! I do feel fresh tires are often overlooked sometimes so I’m glad to hear the importance you put on them. What is your favorite tubeless sealant?
Great vid Justin! Curious about what the wind tunnel told you about bottle setup? Specifically about the Aeria vs standard BTA bottle. I’m rocking the VPR as well and wondering what the numbers say. Keep on keepin on
I tested with the Varia and without it. The Varia is faster on the VPR than without it. A BTA didn't make a difference. A round downtube bottle for me on an XL frame added 5w of drag. Two aero bottles also added 5w of drag. So I usually will try to run the frame clean. I have been running the Varia empty on all my QR's with a round bottle BTA that I actually use for hydration.
I was looking at this video thinking "man, this is what I've been looking for", and then realized that I gave this video a like before! I would like to ask, do you find or did you find in the beginning, the praying mantis style at say, 35, or 45 degrees more taxing on the body than having the extensions at a 15 degree angle? What is your angles? I feel like I want to raise my arms to that position when i ride, and i feel like it would lock me in the rests better.....my plan if i do so is to raise just below the chin, not blocking the face dynamics with the HJC 1.5 kilowatt I plan on getting, thank you.....
I felt like my best riding was in 2022 where my bar angle was in the 20-25 degree range. when I got on this new bike and switched to 12-speed Shimano, the bar angle changed and I didn't realize that. didn't think much of it but the angle ended up being 38deg (rode that all season) and I felt like it was too much. I was uncomfortable and I don't think it was very aero. On the new bike I'm trying to go back to about 20 deg
Thanks Justin, great video from a PRO to an age grouper! Looking forward to your next video. Question, Do an FTP test aero non aero position, trainer or road test?
depends on what test you are doing. if you're doing a standard 3'/20' test I think it should be done on the trainer and in aero. if you're doing an hour threshold test, then i would say non aero position on a climb or on the trainer would be fine!
Depends on the purpose, doesn't it? If you try to assess your power zone for competitions, do so it race position. If you test for intervals, do it in whatever position you ride in training.
Yeah I think that’s fair to an extent. Most people do train to race. If you train to train than I’d say go ahead with whatever will get you the highest number. But specificity is really important in my opinion to having the training you do elicit adaptation
Why are you still not using a more integrated/custom aero bars that fit the forearms like most of the best guys in the world? Including time trialists outside triathlon are using these systems.
they are expensive and restrictive. you need to be really confident in your fit in order to invest in those bars. i'm still changing things pretty frequently. once i feel more dialed in I will invest in a pair. i will likely do that for the 2024 season
I’ve owned 2 tri specific bikes but my issue is my height. It’s been impossible to get comfortable in any position. Ended up sticking with my Cannondale System Six.
There are some absolutely massive dudes on tri bikes. It's just like any other bike, you can't just select a model and go with it. You need to know your fit coordinates first and then find what can meet that
I’m almost 6’9 and went to a tri specific shop and have had them built around me and fitted as close as possible to what I needed. Knees still hitting elbows in aero position, body compacted way to tight, and neck was in a terrible position. I realize you can just go “pick” any tri bike you want and expect it to work…
@@darianbroadhead2863 custom. You did it completely the wrong way. When I say bike fit, I mean there isn't even a real bike involved. Just bars, seat, and pedals. Get the coordinates and then start looking. And if there isn't a size 63 lol out there, people can make you a bike. English for example
I’ve gone with a bit more reach in the pads and poles to achieve more length. You don’t want to get too stretched out though as it’s still very important to have core and flute engagement!
I don't really have a comment as I have never ridden one. I do really like the owner of the company, TJ and trust he knows quite a lot about bikes and aerodynamics
