July 2008
January 2010Lots of talk about bike fit lately in these parts, so I figured this was the time for a comparison. Formerly TT-bikeless, the above position was how the Felt looked in TT setup. Basically, it was about making the most of the situation. Get as many aero bits as possible without the bike and call it ... well, better than it could be.
This year's setup, obviously, is built around an actual TT bike. I spent 2-plus hours in mid-January with Kent getting this thing dialed in. It took a bit of work, but that's the result above.
Without going too crazy with details, there are a couple of notable items about the switch. The first is comfort in the position. I did a TT interval workout in mid-December and struggled mightily to stay put for six minutes of a hard effort (5x 6 minutes in HR z4/5).
After the fit, and after a little breaking-in period, I'm doing 5x 12 minutes in z4/5.
But here's the best part: a 35-watt increase (for the average) from December to now ... for an interval twice as long.
It's going to be a good year.
4 comments:
NICE! More watts with a slipperier bike/position. This year's TTs will be interesting.
well, as interesting as TTs can be.
The top one will be faster because you were outside. More room to move. Oh and the aero helmet. The stubble on your big bald head acts as wind resistance.
Or maybe this one....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49024304@N00/4066154290/
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