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Old 04-23-2012, 10:53 PM   #7 (permalink)
bikin' Ed
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Fix the real problem

In an upright riding position over 80% of aero drag is the rider. Get fit so you can achieve an aero tuck for more of the ride. Aero helmets are available. Mount water bottle in front of seat tube. Wear close fitting clothes and no gloves.

If you are not that fit,then an aero bike won't help much. Aero benefits on a bike begin to matter at about 13 mph--barely. You won't realize any real world gains until 25 or 30 mph.
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