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How Many Watts Can I BUY? [Aero Testing and Equipment Upgrades]
In this video I'll be using the Notio System to determine my coefficient of drag over my frontal surface area when in the Time Trial Position. Of course, many of you have been following along on this journey to become a Category 1 Bike Racer, saving valuable wattage and being able to go faster while doing less power is a very important piece of the puzzle.
I talk through stage racing, general classification, the upgrades I'm making to my Aero Bar Extensions and a new TriRig Front Brake. I'll be running the AerotechTT VentoX extension system on my Pro Missile Evo Base Bar. All of this is mated up to my Scott Plasma Time Trial Bike which I've had some pretty good success on thus far in the time trial bike racing discipline.
Of course, many folks think triathlete when they see this type of bike, but in my case, it's a very different use case.
Overall, we talk about how many watts I saved from the initial setup to the final setup and how that impacts my overall speed in Miles Per Hour over the course of a Time Trial effort. I then break down the incremental cost of each individual item and talk about the overall cost per watt saved. Essentially, I will be drawing attention to just how expensive the sport of bike racing really is at the upper levels.
Hopefully you're enjoying this journey to CAT 1 series and don't forget to Subscribe to follow along!
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Відео

What Does It Take To Become a CAT 1 CYCLIST?
Переглядів 6 тис.19 годин тому
As you rise through the rankings of cyclists in the United States, you'll learn about the different categories ranking your race level from Category 5 (or Novice) to CAT 4, 3, 2, and finally Category 1 which is essentially the highest category in bike racing in the United States before you land on a Professional Cycling Team and have a UCI license. I've been racing my bike for some years now an...
THIS Is The Future Of Bike Racing - Formula Fixed 2024
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Last weekend I headed up north from San Diego to Los Angeles, California to spectate a brand new bicycle racing series to be held across the United States in 2025. Formula Fixed is a fixed gear short track bike race on an indoor, technical kart racing track. This takes not only fitness, but skill and a no fear attitude. There is bumping, there is crashing, and the crowd was insane. I firmly bel...
Race Bike BREAKDOWN - 2024 Ritte Espirit
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In this video I breakdown the 2024 Ritte Espirit in the Velvet and gold color way. This is my race bike for 2024 and most likely the 2025 crit racing season. Of course, this is a Team Race Bike, and most of the equipment on this whip is courtesy of sponsors. However, I did get the opportunity to transfer over some key components that I really love and felt with customize this road bike just rig...
You CANNOT Catch This Dude! - Costa Mesa GP Pro 1/2
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Today I'm breaking down yet another Southern California Criterium Race that took place in Costa Mesa, CA this past weekend. Crit Racing is usually a battle of sprinters but in this particular case it was relentless attacking and chasing a 3X National Time Trial Champion who rolled the solo break away from around 10 minutes into the race. I talk through my role in this crit race as I ride for Ju...
Negative Team Tactics Are Lame - 2024 Barrio Logan Grand Prix Pro 1-3
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Recently we raced the 2024 Barrio Logan Grand Prix in Southern California. This is one of my favorite, more technical criterium courses and in my opinion one of the most fun races that happens here in SoCal. In this race I was designated to hangout in the pack or follow moves as needed as my teammate Ansel wanted to roll the breakaway and had a good shot at winning from that move. I was able to...
2024 Ritte Espirit Bike Build
Переглядів 1,4 тис.4 місяці тому
I recently got my hands on my brand new team bike, the 2024 Ritte Espirit in Velvet. So I popped over to my favorite local bike shop Switchback Velo and had Matt the Mechanic slap this baby together. I'm so excited for this build. The frameset is, of course, the Ritte Espirit frameset with the integrated OTHR 120x380mm handlebars/cockpit. I adapted my SRAM Force Cranks over to a Stone Direct Mo...
How To Pack Your Bike Bag For Traveling All The Way Around The World - Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0
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In this video I break down exactly how I pack my aero road bicycle into the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 without taking my handlebars off for a flight all the way to the other side of the world for a cycling event. I offer up a few of my favorite tips and show you exactly how I protect my carbon road bicycle frame from being damaged by the airlines. This bag has been a game changer for me and allowed...
This Crit Was WAR - 2024 Tour De Bloom Criterium
Переглядів 1,9 тис.6 місяців тому
We raced perhaps one of the wettest and most chaotic criteriums to date at The Tour de Bloom up in Wenatchee, Washington a few weeks back. I broke down the race and talked through my experience in this crit race breakdown. I was having a really hard time racing forward early on in the race and realized that my cornering and line choice were causing me to suffer more than necessary. Luckily, I w...
2024 Belgian Waffle Ride California - Double Peak Highlights
Переглядів 1,6 тис.6 місяців тому
Once again we headed out to Southern California's craziest gravel race, The Belgian Waffle Ride California. This gravel race is a massive event that takes place in northern San Diego County out of San Marcos, CA. All the top talent comes out for this one and it's an absolute blast to cheer on all our friends and some of the top professional cyclists in the country on top of the most daunting cl...
2024 Tour de Bloom Criterium - Stage 3 Full Race
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This is the nastiest, wettest criterium race I've ever done. We spent 3 days racing our bikes up at the Tour de Bloom in Wenatchee, WA near Seattle. This full race is from the Category 2/3 Field which was directly in the middle of an absolute downpour. I'm not the biggest on racing in the rain, and this particular crit course was very unique with a hill and a set of cobbles. It raced extremely ...
The RISKIEST Strategy In Track Racing - Elimination Racing at The San Diego Velodrome
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The RISKIEST Strategy In Track Racing - Elimination Racing at The San Diego Velodrome
CBR #3 - CAT 2/3 Full Race With Data
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CBR #3 - CAT 2/3 Full Race With Data
Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 Road Unboxing and First Impressions - Don't Remove Your Handlebars!
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Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 Road Unboxing and First Impressions - Don't Remove Your Handlebars!
SO CLOSE to The DUB at The 2024 Costa Mesa Grand Prix
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SO CLOSE to The DUB at The 2024 Costa Mesa Grand Prix
Still BAD at Bike Racing - 2024 Valley Of The Sun Category 3 Criterium
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Still BAD at Bike Racing - 2024 Valley Of The Sun Category 3 Criterium
Off The Front to OFF THE BACK - 2024 CBR #2 Pro 1-3 Breakdown
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Off The Front to OFF THE BACK - 2024 CBR #2 Pro 1-3 Breakdown
How To Race Your Bike In The Rain With Pro Cyclist and Coach Taylor Warren
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How To Race Your Bike In The Rain With Pro Cyclist and Coach Taylor Warren
Bike Racing is About DECISIONS...2024 California Bicycle Racing Series #2 - Carson CAT 2/3 Breakdown
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Bike Racing is About DECISIONS...2024 California Bicycle Racing Series #2 - Carson CAT 2/3 Breakdown
5 Key Tips For Your FIRST Day of Bike Racing
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5 Key Tips For Your FIRST Day of Bike Racing
California Bicycle Racing Series (CBR) #1 - Dominguez Hills CAT 2/3 Full Race With Data (4K)
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California Bicycle Racing Series (CBR) #1 - Dominguez Hills CAT 2/3 Full Race With Data (4K)
A WET & WILD Season Opener - California Bicycle Racing is Back!
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A WET & WILD Season Opener - California Bicycle Racing is Back!
ULTRAHUMAN Ring AIR - Ring Sizing, Unboxing, First Impressions, and Setup!
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ULTRAHUMAN Ring AIR - Ring Sizing, Unboxing, First Impressions, and Setup!
The Fastest Descent in San Diego? - Mt. Laguna (4K)
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The Fastest Descent in San Diego? - Mt. Laguna (4K)
Roadie Goes GRAVEL in Los Angeles!
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Roadie Goes GRAVEL in Los Angeles!
The TOUGHEST Century Ride In California?
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The TOUGHEST Century Ride In California?
This Course Was Built SPECIFICALLY For Bike Racing
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This Course Was Built SPECIFICALLY For Bike Racing
How To Buy a Road Bike COMPLETELY Online - Vitus Vitesse EVO
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How To Buy a Road Bike COMPLETELY Online - Vitus Vitesse EVO
This Bike Bag Is A GAME CHANGER! - Lead Out! Racelite Top Tube Bag
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This Bike Bag Is A GAME CHANGER! - Lead Out! Racelite Top Tube Bag
2023 Tour de France for Dummies - How Does It Work?
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2023 Tour de France for Dummies - How Does It Work?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @CakeandCosplay
    @CakeandCosplay 12 годин тому

    Just got mine and it will not show up on my Bluetooth or pair 😭

    • @MoistMarriott
      @MoistMarriott Годину тому

      Same…just requested to get a new one cause it won’t pair

  • @Klosnor530
    @Klosnor530 23 години тому

    I'll purchase the bars right now if they make that noise

  • @mrmarktucker
    @mrmarktucker День тому

    Another banger! A couple watts to be gained with non QR skewers. I think tri-rig makes them.

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes День тому

      Oooo good point on that one! I think I weighed those against race day stress of swapping them out after warmup and it wasn’t worth it. But I’ll reconsider

  • @jmsgrady
    @jmsgrady День тому

    I'm going with 69 Watts

    • @jmsgrady
      @jmsgrady День тому

      I was off. I think the surprise Chris sighting threw me.

    • @maxhaggard9130
      @maxhaggard9130 День тому

      @@jmsgrady Serious jumpscare

  • @Loverbiker
    @Loverbiker День тому

    How much time per week do you spend ridding your TT bike?

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes День тому

      Not enough! But ramping into a stage race with TT efforts I’ll probably get about 4-6 hours on it for a month or two

  • @johnnielsen8664
    @johnnielsen8664 День тому

    Can you post a link to the Rotor BB32 socket for tightning and unscrewing the BSA30 cups please? I cannot find where to buy this. Thanks in advance.

  • @ConnorCanRead
    @ConnorCanRead День тому

    Aye I'm here for the gambling, waiting with the video paused, taking the under, lemme know who wants to wager on the over.

  • @pjcaps100
    @pjcaps100 День тому

    Yes more content!

  • @RideLikeHull
    @RideLikeHull День тому

    Cat 1!!!

  • @roeland_st
    @roeland_st 3 дні тому

    How can I subscribe to this channel if this man has a cat and not a dog

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 3 дні тому

      Bruvv, my cat is like no other cat before him. If only you were to be in his presence you’d understand.

    • @roeland_st
      @roeland_st 2 дні тому

      @@WaltDoesBikeshahahaha

  • @user-ti3ix2my3p
    @user-ti3ix2my3p 4 дні тому

    Very helpful; thank you!

  • @marcstreiff6067
    @marcstreiff6067 4 дні тому

    as a much older cyclist former racer / coach, the best advice I could forward would be to go to France &/or Italy or Belgium & race in their amateur level races. You'll need an international license which for me was easy with dual citizenship I could just race in France with less red tape. The learning experience in Europe will clarify why if you're serious about reaching Cat I & beyond, you need to know where the more difficult opponents will be from... & in Cat I races here stateside, you will race against top level euros who are aiming for the jump to the Euro Pro ranks. those are the guys you need to measure yourself against in races to understand the difference & where you need to focus to minimize weaknesses & build the needed strenghts. Just a few weeks in Europe will build race savy, fitness & the confidence that you can succeed... Without saying the best way & least expensive road to racing in Europe would be to make it onto the US team but why am I emphasizing racing against Euros & going overseas ? It is the top level & being a top level Cat II is one thing but reaching the level of Cat I & to be highly competitive & earn points will demand for you to review your daily life from work to everyday mundane things. Focus to reach Cat I, not burn out in the difficult process & once there be competitive will need for you to reorganize your life. Hopefully you alsp have a partner whose on board 100% for you..... So Good Luck & I will tune in to these podcasts..

  • @pjcaps100
    @pjcaps100 5 днів тому

    Nice! Excited for this! I’m taking the winter training more seriously this year. I don’t race. Just want to be fast for spring

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 4 дні тому

      Winter is where the real difference is made I feel like.

  • @RalphB-d9n
    @RalphB-d9n 5 днів тому

    Lots of blood doping!! And that's a fact ✅

  • @nickbaumcycling
    @nickbaumcycling 7 днів тому

    Good ride brotha

  • @maxhaggard9130
    @maxhaggard9130 7 днів тому

    Laying down in bed in dirty kit is vile

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 7 днів тому

      I hosed myself down in the yard first

  • @joesguitarshop8194
    @joesguitarshop8194 7 днів тому

    Subscribed!! Let’s gooooooooo

  • @jameskim3
    @jameskim3 7 днів тому

    I'm here for this! Good luck, Dalton! You DEFINITELY can achieve cat 1! 💯

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 6 днів тому

      Thanks, my dude! Let’s hope so.

    • @jameskim3
      @jameskim3 6 днів тому

      @WaltDoesBikes NAH! It's a lock🔒haha. Just do what you need to do each day and it's there. Coach Taylor had a lot of good advice there for sure 👍

  • @twistoffat
    @twistoffat 7 днів тому

    the difference between cat 1 and 2 is the mullet

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 7 днів тому

      Which is more profound? The CAT 1 mullet? Or the CAT 2 mullet?

    • @twistoffat
      @twistoffat 6 днів тому

      @ a lot less mullets in CAT 1. that must have a profound reason.

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 6 днів тому

      @@twistoffat ohhh you think I have a mullet. That’s just how I have to push my hair with a hat on bruvv I would never.

  • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
    @carlosmartinez-em4ir 7 днів тому

    You forgot to mention the CFT rider was the one make the break way happen

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 7 днів тому

      Damn. Shouts to CFT for establishing a break and then failing to stack it and losing the race 🤝🏼

    • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
      @carlosmartinez-em4ir 7 днів тому

      @@WaltDoesBikes jajaja 😆 straight hater 🤣 like always Emilio azcona got second place 🥈 like always hating on CFT 🤣 🤣 it’s all good

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 6 днів тому

      @@carlosmartinez-em4ir what do you mean like always? Hahah this is the only time I’ve said anything about em. I don’t have to say anything for everyone to know what’s up. 🤣

    • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
      @carlosmartinez-em4ir 6 днів тому

      @ 🤣 we not here to make you happy anybody happy we here to support are young CFT riders period

    • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
      @carlosmartinez-em4ir 6 днів тому

      @ good luck 🍀 everything you do

  • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
    @carlosmartinez-em4ir 7 днів тому

    Always hating on CFT one more thing you forgot To mention CFT won the race

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 7 днів тому

      But they didn’t.

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 7 днів тому

      For more context the results went - LABA, 149, iSpeed, Deus Velox, Ronnie Toth… CFT didn’t even finish in the top 5

    • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
      @carlosmartinez-em4ir 7 днів тому

      @ what are you talking about 🤣 you a straight hater lol 🤣 Emilio azcona got second place 🥈 🤣 he is from CFT .. Gio got 3 and Emanuel Ramirez got 1 get your facts right dude

    • @carlosmartinez-em4ir
      @carlosmartinez-em4ir 6 днів тому

      @ what are you talking about 🤣 🤣 you a straight hater 🤣 Emilio azcona got second place 🥈 🤣 He is from CFT.. Gio got 3 and Emanuel Ramirez got 1 get your facts right dude

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 6 днів тому

      @ congrats to him. Doesn’t change my thoughts on the way CFT races overall. Maybe if they’d have stacked the break they wouldn’t have lost to the LABA kid.

  • @TheFeatInk
    @TheFeatInk 7 днів тому

    An awful moustache, apparently

  • @CyclingPrecision
    @CyclingPrecision 7 днів тому

    Cat 1

  • @lordraymondynostroza6798
    @lordraymondynostroza6798 8 днів тому

    I am along for this journey!! 🤙🏼

  • @samwertheimer4848
    @samwertheimer4848 8 днів тому

    Great quality video. I’m sure these will pop off. People love progression series’s

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      Thanks so much! I’ve been at it for 4 years so I figure something eventually has to pop off ☠️

  • @thecyclinggreek274
    @thecyclinggreek274 8 днів тому

    The best to you! I'll be watching.

  • @johnk8475
    @johnk8475 8 днів тому

    EPO

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      Knowing my luck I’d have an adverse reaction to it and unalive myself.

  • @JonathanCrain
    @JonathanCrain 8 днів тому

    I finally made the jump this year. The keys for me were 1. gym 2. more zone 2 time (lots of 2 a day early morning easy spins on top of all the training I was already doing) and 3. racing more. Racing makes you good at racing.

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      Hell yeah, appreciate the insights! The long weekend endurance rides have done wonders and banging bars in the P1/2 peloton has already improved race craft tremendously. I’ll see you out there 🤝🏼

    • @motogp9253
      @motogp9253 6 днів тому

      Truth. You basically summed up what a year of researching this topic on youtube has taught me.

  • @thekyle371
    @thekyle371 8 днів тому

    I wouldn’t know

  • @michaelliu6570
    @michaelliu6570 8 днів тому

    Nice ej shoutout 😂

  • @Chris-derf5
    @Chris-derf5 8 днів тому

    bro, mic picks up voice just fine from farther away. youre oversaturating the audio

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      I know I know, sorry! I didn’t realize it until I imported it and it was clipping so bad. I turned it down significantly but I don’t think it fixed it entirely. I swear I’ll fix it next week ❤️

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      My setting were previously set for my shotgun mic so and I forgot to adjust the levels for the DJI

    • @Chris-derf5
      @Chris-derf5 8 днів тому

      @WaltDoesBikes your content is awesome btw!

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      @@Chris-derf5thank you! Always a work in progress 😊

  • @mikebayless4268
    @mikebayless4268 8 днів тому

    Cat 1

  • @nationsnumber1chump
    @nationsnumber1chump 8 днів тому

    CAT 6

  • @frankwinters3732
    @frankwinters3732 8 днів тому

    CAT 1. Lets do this!

  • @austinpangcog8240
    @austinpangcog8240 8 днів тому

    Less goo baby!! Gonna be on this same journey with y’all as well!! What time do you guys start the zone2 ride and where do you meet up?

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 8 днів тому

      Yo, it depends on the day. Sometimes PB, sometimes North Park. Reach out on IG

  • @Eminshah1
    @Eminshah1 21 день тому

    Parts

  • @trondlewis
    @trondlewis 23 дні тому

    Why do you need the adapter for the other side?

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 22 дні тому

      Sorry, are you asking about the non-cassette side? If so, to match the width of your dropouts. If you don’t use it, it will be incorrect spacing and you can damage your rear triangle.

    • @trondlewis
      @trondlewis 22 дні тому

      @@WaltDoesBikes yes the none cassette side. would the need for the adapter be noticiable?

  • @nicholastopley7611
    @nicholastopley7611 23 дні тому

    Excellent video, real world packing advice

  • @z28ken
    @z28ken 26 днів тому

    Thanks for the video. About to upgrade to 12sp AXS, so in the process of swapping hubshells on different wheels and of course the KICKR. Exactly the video I needed! I might suggest that folks grease the XDR threads (between the cassette and the hubshell)? I had one completely bind on me a few years back on my MTB. Ended up requiring new hub components and tossing both the cassette and hubshell on that one. :(

  • @billmell9768
    @billmell9768 29 днів тому

    I probably could have figured this out with enough time, and beer, but you saved me the trouble. Thank you!

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes 28 днів тому

      Happy to help! Enough beers and you can figure out anything

  • @nardo4067
    @nardo4067 29 днів тому

    Great! All others forgot to mention to add the end cap back on.

  • @philipparris4287
    @philipparris4287 Місяць тому

    Love this and yes it probably is the future for fixed gear crits.Brilliant idea.Nice to see those well known guys there too,i recognise many.

  • @Souzaphotos
    @Souzaphotos Місяць тому

    The floor isn't super slippery? Looks dope and would open up winter crit racing in cold places.

  • @Jponabike
    @Jponabike Місяць тому

    Me forgetting to turn the camera off ☠️🤣

  • @houseofsolomon2440
    @houseofsolomon2440 Місяць тому

    What is the top speed (roughly) at this event? Thanks in advance~

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes Місяць тому

      Not sure. I’d guess maybe 20-25 on that long straight, could be a bit lower since it’s so technical

    • @WaltDoesBikes
      @WaltDoesBikes Місяць тому

      That’s MPH.

    • @Jponabike
      @Jponabike Місяць тому

      @@WaltDoesBikes closer to 15mph 🤣

  • @dizzzy69
    @dizzzy69 Місяць тому

    Bro needs an editor but it was fun. Def not future of racing but fun frat boy fixie for Friday