I’ve moved to Vittoria Graphine 2.0 and latex tubes and the difference is amazing. Less rolling resistance and the buttery smooth ride makes my ride easier and more comfortable.
The highest drag position was the classic upright riding position with your hands on the hoods, which required 430 watts to overcome air resistance. Lowering into the drops with straight arms saved a bit of energy, requiring 417 watts. Going even lower in the drops by bending the elbows and hunkering down saved more energy still, requiring 385 watts. But the most aerodynamically efficient posture was actually hands on hoods, arms bent with forearms parallel to the ground. In that position, the rider needed to produce 372 watts, a 13.4 percent reduction from the first hands-on-hoods posture. For a rider churning out 300 watts on a 40K (25 mile) time trial course, that simple adjustment of posture (bending the elbows and lowering the torso) could shave off nearly three minutes from start to finish. www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/a22107504/aerodynamic-definition-in-cycling/
One of the easiest upgrades is to look up your ideal psi tire based on weight. The back wheel should be a higher mm or higher higher psi. The front tire should be softer. This is because the vibrations mixed with a super rigid frame causes you to use more watts to do the same bike speed output.
I like to start with higher inflated tires, and then adjust the pressure as I go. So I don't really know the exact pressure, but also don't really have to.
Narrow bars are not only ugly, they're also unhealthy. Holding a narrow bar makes you squeeze your arms tighter together next to your chest (as opposed to in front of it like on a aero clip-on bar) meaning restrict your lungs to a smaller space to move in. That's why wider bars might even make you faster despite being marginally less aero because they let your breath more easily thus making you more powerful.
Maxxis ultralight tube is good and light enough. R9150 caliper goes sharply ahead of its competitors. Swisstop brakepads are sweet, but wear out fast, try campy's. If you budget for ceramic headset bearings, go FSA ACB SL. Conti 5000 is good, but specialized turbo cotton is fantastic (pricey). When speaking of wheelsets, Vortex from China is the killer of its price range, if you could get a pair. And the last, most important IMO, get a proper cycling suit, for the comfort and aerodynamics.
@45 fottuto stronzo Choice of tyre is rather personal relative due to the feeling on real road, you may switch to whatever brand you want. For me turbo cotton is better, preferable even.
Some good tips but I think you missed 2 really big and relatively "cheap" speed upgrades (much cheaper and much more effective than deep section wheels): tight fitting aero gear and an aero helmet
The TITLE of this video is EASY fixes. I love all the comments saying CW is wrong while listing things that are not vaguely EASY as their alternative to silly CW.
@@milescrowe2162 oh no I don't dispute that at all but to say one trumps the whole list of 9 including wheels? I don't think so. Plus, the clip is in relation to Bike upgrades. A skinsuit isn't a bike upgrade, it's a wardrobe upgrade. Unless sticking one onto a frame somehow helps!!
Awwww and don't pour this green finish line chain lube for wet conditions directly on cassette sprocket. The drive will be all covered with dirt after 15km ride.
@@markprinsen7257 it’s actually quite big, 7,5 watts at 45kmh. Aerocoach did testing. True about pressure, cost is very similar, i buy vittoria latex tubes for 10€ each. The schwalbe is still butyl material, just lighter than regular.
Latex inner tubes are weak, you'll lose speed from having to stop to change out flats. If you're worried about friction in butyl tubes, do what I do and rub baby powder on them. Talcum decreases friction between tire and inner tube.
That’s not how it works. Latex is more supple, therefore faster. Nothing baby powder can change😊 also latex is less prone to pinch flats. Havent had a flat in 3-4k km
I don’t think it is the interface between tyre and tube, but rather the internal hysteresis of latex vs butyl. This is the energy lost to friction _internal_ to the material.
@@bjma654651651 How much actual real world difference? I question many 'upgrades' as they seem likely to be such a small improvement. Until today I actually had never heard of latex tubes. Of course I am not a racer just an enthusiast, still like to be somewhat knowledgeable. - Cheers
@@joeshmoe7967 Latex tubes made a noticeable difference for me. I read it’s about 5 watts per wheel. Each latex tube is about £12. One of the biggest bang for buck upgrades for a road bike. Downside is you need to pump your tyres before every ride.
@O'Neil Williams Sorry, that was sarcasm. The fact that a seal on a bottom bracket creates resistance is no difference than your worn out bearings creating resistance. Resistance is resistance.
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
If you’re not checking daily, you’re likely not at optimal pressure. I don’t get the 60 sec argument against checking tires daily. And most of us scrawny cyclists could use the tricep exercise.
latex tubes are porous. They don't hold air very well. You're talking about marginal gains, not upgrades. We have looked at marginal gains for decades. Not all new tech is a good marginal gain. You left a lot out about centrical forces and fewer spokes make a weaker wheel. If you are looking for a lighter bike and to go faster then I would suggest fuel sauces first.
@45 fottuto stronzo That's not actually correct they are 5-5 w faster .It is only a suggestion that they are up to 5.5 faster with certain tires not all .It depends on tire compounds .I have used latex tube and they do offer a better rolling resistance with some tires. Continental 250gm sprinter use latex tubes in there tubulars and they are very fast . They are 11 barr..Bicycling Australia in the 90s wrote a piece on the heat of a wheel and the research on what a tire and tube do when ridden .The tube twists around quiet a bit when ridden. There conclusion was that the actual heart of the wheel is the tube Cheap tubes cheap ride .We know now that the biggest issue is friction and ground coverage when ridden .We knew this in the 70s none of this is new .The selection of tires didn't exist then ..It is still marginal .
How investing in better brakes will make the bike faster or more responsive? Maybe he means downgrade the bikes to rim brakes save weight then go faster?
@@henryhuber1050 After checking with my friend Google, I found that better brakes have less tendency to slow you down because they never touch anything if they are not actuated by the rider. It make sens now.
I pass cars on some steep down hills. Not in shape enough to compete on flats, but I do try to push. I can't stay with the serious rider (you know by the bike/kit) but when they pass I do kick it in and stay with them for a km or two. Adds some intensity to my riding. - Cheers
@@milescrowe2162 I don’t need to brake quickly to be able to hold speed. Work on bike handling skills and maybe you can hold speed without having to touch the brakes.
You need a good light frame and two set of wheels. One solid, heavy alloy cheap for (alot of) training and the other one super fast tubular Carbon for race. If you at pro level fitness/speed and ceramic bearings maybe will make a differnce you get them from your sponsor...
Quite a bit silly in fact. Statement: "X could increase your speed". Yes. Also, eating a pie COULD increase your speed. Unlikely but possible. Either make definitive/absolute statements or don't bother... Sorry, got out of bed the wrong side this morning
Squats, squats, squats and more squats. And plenty of protein. 1 gram per each cm of your height per day. Stop being weaklings wasting money looking to cut silly grams everywhere and build some muscle 💪 Your wife's boyfriend will feel some anxiety too when you finally man up and bulk up your chicken legs. She might even start to fancy you again 😆
Loose weight, cut down drinking, says me staring at my mountain bike with a bottle of beer in me hand😂😂👍👍👍
Ride ten hours a day and eat all you want. You won't gain one ounce
@ H man. Hell yeah!!
Haha, I feel ya, brother! 🍺😅
I’ve moved to Vittoria Graphine 2.0 and latex tubes and the difference is amazing. Less rolling resistance and the buttery smooth ride makes my ride easier and more comfortable.
What tires and Tubes where you using before ? How often you have to pump the tires ?
Tubeless are faster
The two best bang for buck improvements are get used to riding on the drops and keep your bike clean 😁
Plus its good therapy to clean your bike.
unfortunately drops are often less aero than hoods + well places forearms.
Why is that Alex?
The highest drag position was the classic upright riding position with your hands on the hoods, which required 430 watts to overcome air resistance. Lowering into the drops with straight arms saved a bit of energy, requiring 417 watts. Going even lower in the drops by bending the elbows and hunkering down saved more energy still, requiring 385 watts. But the most aerodynamically efficient posture was actually hands on hoods, arms bent with forearms parallel to the ground. In that position, the rider needed to produce 372 watts, a 13.4 percent reduction from the first hands-on-hoods posture.
For a rider churning out 300 watts on a 40K (25 mile) time trial course, that simple adjustment of posture (bending the elbows and lowering the torso) could shave off nearly three minutes from start to finish.
www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/a22107504/aerodynamic-definition-in-cycling/
@@teoheugene My speed always goes up in the drops.
Narrower bars was one of the best upgrades I've done for my bike. I am tall, but with narrow shoulders. I went from a 46 to 40mm bar.
40mm damnnn, how do u even handle it 😆
@@kkaarrllooss01 😂
40 mm is narrower than any stem. Guess you mean cm.
@@kkaarrllooss01 he has a micro bar
Actually a good bike fit and maintenance are the only really valuable things to improve your mechanics
1- clean bike is a fast bike.
2-loose weight and harden up!!!
Both free! (Well, sort of)
... lose* weight, any "loose" weight might prevent you from going a straight line.
This video is intend to make your spend more on $$$.
By far the best upgrade I made was lighter/stiffer shoes.
One of the easiest upgrades is to look up your ideal psi tire based on weight. The back wheel should be a higher mm or higher higher psi. The front tire should be softer.
This is because the vibrations mixed with a super rigid frame causes you to use more watts to do the same bike speed output.
I like to start with higher inflated tires, and then adjust the pressure as I go. So I don't really know the exact pressure, but also don't really have to.
Thanks Cykling Weekly! It is always pleasant be reminded where you can save watt and go faster!
10.
Tight fitting shorts and jersey around a 30" waist.
How does changing headset bearings make you go faster?🤔
You are right.
random video editors that have no idea can just splice in a clip of you crossing the line first. tres faster.
It doesn't
You get lighter wallet
Lighter wallet and easier Turing so easier cornering
4:15 - those sox are criminal, lol!
LmaoO
Better bearings maybe... But not the headset bearings they show being serviced!!!
@@oskarilaurila glad i wasnt the only one who noticed that, pretty sad lol
Narrow bars are not only ugly, they're also unhealthy. Holding a narrow bar makes you squeeze your arms tighter together next to your chest (as opposed to in front of it like on a aero clip-on bar) meaning restrict your lungs to a smaller space to move in. That's why wider bars might even make you faster despite being marginally less aero because they let your breath more easily thus making you more powerful.
Very helpful, no nonsense, matter of fact. Thanks.
Thank you. This is the information I need 😀
Spoken like a true Kool Aid drinker.
I don't care about being faster......a good cardio workout is what is important. If I want to get faster I get in the car.
Best thing to upgrade is your body. No cost, and is the most helpful
Great video. Lots of food for thought. It’s given me an excuse to upgrade my wheels. Fun!
Cleaning my bike and lubricant on specific components is my go to upgrade
Maxxis ultralight tube is good and light enough. R9150 caliper goes sharply ahead of its competitors. Swisstop brakepads are sweet, but wear out fast, try campy's. If you budget for ceramic headset bearings, go FSA ACB SL. Conti 5000 is good, but specialized turbo cotton is fantastic (pricey). When speaking of wheelsets, Vortex from China is the killer of its price range, if you could get a pair. And the last, most important IMO, get a proper cycling suit, for the comfort and aerodynamics.
@45 fottuto stronzo Choice of tyre is rather personal relative due to the feeling on real road, you may switch to whatever brand you want. For me turbo cotton is better, preferable even.
Some good tips but I think you missed 2 really big and relatively "cheap" speed upgrades (much cheaper and much more effective than deep section wheels): tight fitting aero gear and an aero helmet
You forgot aero belly
Interesting and informative. Thanks guys🙏🏻
#10: money
Tip #10......Have Mathieu Van Der Poel ride your bike for maximum speed upgrade.....lol
I have the Alpecin Fenix jersey that Mathieu wears, it did not make me faster 😔. But it does make me look pro.
Apply The Keepers of the Cog Rule #5 ... after wheel upgrade
I'm pretty sure the less spokes=less drag, has been disproven.
How about running a smaller front tyre pair with a slightly larger one in the rear say 2-3 mm
The TITLE of this video is EASY fixes. I love all the comments saying CW is wrong while listing things that are not vaguely EASY as their alternative to silly CW.
Very nice, thank you.
How bearings in head tube (in video) increase speed ?
Lets face it, most of this is cycling industry marketing bollocks. It’s not about the bike... train harder , shut up legs
Tubeless isn't proven to be faster? on what Tarmac? Give me a link.
2:41 what does the fork bearings have to do with the speed ??
Skin suit trumps all of those.
Skin suit beats wheels.. I think not sir
@@Cnoone2010 Proper skin suit brings you a massive aero advantage, and way cheaper than a pair of wheel.
@@milescrowe2162 does a skin suit trump all of them including wheels? No. Price is irrelevant here
@@Cnoone2010 Man... you really underestimated what skin suit could bring you. Even helmets give you more aero advantage than wheels.
@@milescrowe2162 oh no I don't dispute that at all but to say one trumps the whole list of 9 including wheels? I don't think so. Plus, the clip is in relation to Bike upgrades. A skinsuit isn't a bike upgrade, it's a wardrobe upgrade. Unless sticking one onto a frame somehow helps!!
Just switching to Conti GP4000sii seemed like having a new wheelset on they were that good rolling
Well done.
Brake early, accelerate into corners. There I saved you 5 watts.
Swapping head tube bearings makes you faster???
Please explain
I stiffen up my tires with air when I'm going on the road. Soft tires just seems sluggish to ride.
Awwww and don't pour this green finish line chain lube for wet conditions directly on cassette sprocket. The drive will be all covered with dirt after 15km ride.
15? Try 2.
5Kw less friction for latex tubes, is it worth it?
Go with Swalbe extra light inner tubes.
@@markprinsen7257 noted!
@@markprinsen7257 those are slower than latex
@@laury21 marginally, but they are a lot more durable, hold pressure and are cheaper :)
@@markprinsen7257 it’s actually quite big, 7,5 watts at 45kmh. Aerocoach did testing. True about pressure, cost is very similar, i buy vittoria latex tubes for 10€ each. The schwalbe is still butyl material, just lighter than regular.
Does it come with pedals?
Fitness, Clothes, Position, Wheels and tires in order simply
Cheers team
Best upgrade ever: change the rider.
How much faster is a road bike over a hybrid fitness bike?
Minimum 3 kph average speed over any given distance by my own experience.
Latex inner tubes are weak, you'll lose speed from having to stop to change out flats. If you're worried about friction in butyl tubes, do what I do and rub baby powder on them. Talcum decreases friction between tire and inner tube.
That’s not how it works. Latex is more supple, therefore faster. Nothing baby powder can change😊 also latex is less prone to pinch flats. Havent had a flat in 3-4k km
I don’t think it is the interface between tyre and tube, but rather the internal hysteresis of latex vs butyl. This is the energy lost to friction _internal_ to the material.
@@bjma654651651 How much actual real world difference? I question many 'upgrades' as they seem likely to be such a small improvement. Until today I actually had never heard of latex tubes. Of course I am not a racer just an enthusiast, still like to be somewhat knowledgeable. - Cheers
@@joeshmoe7967 Latex tubes made a noticeable difference for me. I read it’s about 5 watts per wheel. Each latex tube is about £12. One of the biggest bang for buck upgrades for a road bike. Downside is you need to pump your tyres before every ride.
headset bearings make a big difference in speed.
@O'Neil Williams Sorry, that was sarcasm. The fact that a seal on a bottom bracket creates resistance is no difference than your worn out bearings creating resistance. Resistance is resistance.
Using a video of replacing your headset bearings as if it will make you faster 😂
tubeless option is very expensive and the tire rolls slower so they are slower than clinchers
Get rid of pot holes in road
I’m enjoying the bike so far ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
A good bicycle makes the difference.
Latex tubes don't hold air! Would be nice to mention this, I mean who wants to air up their tires everyday
If you’re not checking daily, you’re likely not at optimal pressure. I don’t get the 60 sec argument against checking tires daily. And most of us scrawny cyclists could use the tricep exercise.
@@jimw2542 I'm on latex tubes now.. checking and pumping tires everyday. Worth it 😀👍
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f just got back from my first ride and noticed the suppleness immediately. 💪🥳
Swapping out headset bearings will make me faster? No.
latex tubes are porous. They don't hold air very well. You're talking about marginal gains, not upgrades. We have looked at marginal gains for decades. Not all new tech is a good marginal gain. You left a lot out about centrical forces and fewer spokes make a weaker wheel. If you are looking for a lighter bike and to go faster then I would suggest fuel sauces first.
@45 fottuto stronzo
That's not actually correct they are 5-5 w faster .It is only a suggestion that they are up to 5.5 faster with certain tires not all .It depends on tire compounds .I have used latex tube and they do offer a better rolling resistance with some tires. Continental 250gm sprinter use latex tubes in there tubulars and they are very fast . They are 11 barr..Bicycling Australia in the 90s wrote a piece on the heat of a wheel and the research on what a tire and tube do when ridden .The tube twists around quiet a bit when ridden. There conclusion was that the actual heart of the wheel is the tube Cheap tubes cheap ride .We know now that the biggest issue is friction and ground coverage when ridden .We knew this in the 70s none of this is new .The selection of tires didn't exist then ..It is still marginal .
@45 fottuto stronzo Marginal is also an after market part that is not origin to the bike ..
... You're* talking about. And you do not put spaces before a fullstop or comma,* only after.*
@@einundsiebenziger5488 Wow there is always a wank#r that's a grammar police.
Well done!
Fitness.
Topic called Easy upgrade ;)
How investing in better brakes will make the bike faster or more responsive? Maybe he means downgrade the bikes to rim brakes save weight then go faster?
Better your brakes, the less you need to pull on them to slow down. So you spend more time putting power into the bike.
@@henryhuber1050 After checking with my friend Google, I found that better brakes have less tendency to slow you down because they never touch anything if they are not actuated by the rider. It make sens now.
Well, You bike per se won't be faster. But Your riding might be - as with better brakes You can brake harder and later, saving speed.
Don't use disc brakes if you want to go faster. Disc brakes ruined the look, the weight, and the aerodynamic of the bicycles.
who else is trying to go faster than a car on bike :]
I pass cars on some steep down hills. Not in shape enough to compete on flats, but I do try to push. I can't stay with the serious rider (you know by the bike/kit) but when they pass I do kick it in and stay with them for a km or two. Adds some intensity to my riding. - Cheers
I am nothing better then passing traffic and watching them stare in confusion
Hey, here the traffic is so intense, cars slow me down - and I don't even have to make an effort.
out of true? do it yourself, tension gauge & wheel disher is relatively cheap these days
i will look into this..good idea thanks!
Single gear tips
Fairing and chanhing your bike to a recumbent
That will make the bike 20% faster in case of an unfaired recumbent.
Best tip is loose weight get more flexible u will be the fastest man in ur club
“Tips to go faster”. The second tip was about braking. Wtf
Braking fast means you remain speed longer. Not hard to tell.
@@milescrowe2162 I don’t need to brake quickly to be able to hold speed. Work on bike handling skills and maybe you can hold speed without having to touch the brakes.
@@lookpro.rideslow Then may the goddess Fortuna be with you , avoiding those variations in road conditions on streets or descending. #LOVE&PEACE.
@@milescrowe2162 lol be safe
Lose 10 kg
😬😅
guy in the ad do be looking like a cool mushroom
Some thing wrong in this video break make my bike faster..? Its this video from alibaba
aero bars！！！
🙏
losing 3-4lb has more effect
On your body or on your bike?
Some pretty bullshit upgrades you guys have suggested. Not all. But some are just like wtf
Caden wheels $1700 for 1190 gram wheels
Latex innertubes?
Hellnah
TUBELESSS - THIS IS THE WAY
"Although there are more joys to cycling than simply speed" - lol, no
Cut back on the pizza.
Ceramic bearings in headset makes you go faster ?
BS
Those handlebars are wide
수고했습니다^^
Can you even patch those latex tubes?
Yes, I have successfully used self adhesive patches.
Yeap patch then with cement and an old latex tube.
fastest my electric dirtbike can go is 40 mph on flat road
You need a good light frame and two set of wheels. One solid, heavy alloy cheap for (alot of) training and the other one super fast tubular Carbon for race. If you at pro level fitness/speed and ceramic bearings maybe will make a differnce you get them from your sponsor...
Dang, this makes my bike look mediocre at best
if u not professional, save u money for better food, supplement, better rest/bed, and new better bike...lol
Dont forget, quit smoking😊😊
This is all about spending $$$. Is it really going to be so much faster?
You should've include mtb upgrades as well as not all cyclists are into road bikes.
Hambini BB
If only cyclists could spell “lose”.
Just cycle downhill 😂
This is a bit silly.
Quite a bit silly in fact. Statement: "X could increase your speed". Yes. Also, eating a pie COULD increase your speed. Unlikely but possible. Either make definitive/absolute statements or don't bother... Sorry, got out of bed the wrong side this morning
Latex WTF ? Tubolito thermal plastic innertubes.
Latex is faster than tubolito
@@laury21 I don't know about you, but I like air in my tires. Also Tubolito tubes are more resistant to flats. As for faster? prove it?
Squats, squats, squats and more squats. And plenty of protein. 1 gram per each cm of your height per day.
Stop being weaklings wasting money looking to cut silly grams everywhere and build some muscle 💪
Your wife's boyfriend will feel some anxiety too when you finally man up and bulk up your chicken legs. She might even start to fancy you again 😆
1st
Now I’ll watch the vid 😂