Do you have datas to compare the performances of both position? For example, do you know how fast you were in 2011 for X watts compared to now. Do you know what was you CdA back then, and now? Of course, the bike itself will count for a lot. But all those changes in fitting are, comfort aside, relevant if it makes you go faster (or as fast with less power). Do you have numbers?
Short answer, no. I didn't ride with a powermeter in 2011 and didn't tunnel test the position. But this isn't about the precise numbers, it's about the larger concepts which (in my experience) also leads to better numbers. If I were a race-winning pro, I'd go test this position thoroughly to find the optimal point by the numbers. But I'm not, so "much better in all areas" is good enough of a metric for me 🙂
Thanks! Great question. Yes - I've been on 165mm cranks for at least 10 years, but in the 2011 fit I'm probably still on 172.5 or so. In my opinion, most triathletes/TT riders should be on cranks more like 160-170mm at the max.
Haha, that's what they said 13 years ago too. But in my experience, the number of recumbent riders I see on the road has gone DOWN in the past decade, not up.
I've never have anybody ever winning a major event on comfort it just doesn't work that way.And the praying mantis position doesn't work for everybody just don't do something because everybody else does that seems to be the trend nowadays.
If you think I have high hands "because everybody else does" then you maybe didn't watch the video 🙂Similarly, your critique that it's only about comfort is missing the connection between comfort and power, as well as aerodynamics. You're right that not every position works the same for every rider. That's why I encourage people to experiment, not just to do the same thing.
cool vid mate!!
Are the alpha 1 aero bars compatible with a 2017 Trek Speed Concept?
Do you have datas to compare the performances of both position? For example, do you know how fast you were in 2011 for X watts compared to now. Do you know what was you CdA back then, and now? Of course, the bike itself will count for a lot. But all those changes in fitting are, comfort aside, relevant if it makes you go faster (or as fast with less power). Do you have numbers?
Short answer, no. I didn't ride with a powermeter in 2011 and didn't tunnel test the position. But this isn't about the precise numbers, it's about the larger concepts which (in my experience) also leads to better numbers. If I were a race-winning pro, I'd go test this position thoroughly to find the optimal point by the numbers. But I'm not, so "much better in all areas" is good enough of a metric for me 🙂
Will the Omni come out with disc brakes at some point?
very interesting thank you. strava: Mr.Palacios
Do you know the difference in your Cda between to two positions?
Great transformation, your modern position certainly looks more comfortable. Did you move to shorter cranks in this current fit ?
Thanks! Great question. Yes - I've been on 165mm cranks for at least 10 years, but in the 2011 fit I'm probably still on 172.5 or so. In my opinion, most triathletes/TT riders should be on cranks more like 160-170mm at the max.
@@tririg awesome, I agree. Shorter cranks are great for Tri bikes I use them too
In 2037 we'll be on recumbents. :)
Haha, that's what they said 13 years ago too. But in my experience, the number of recumbent riders I see on the road has gone DOWN in the past decade, not up.
I've never have anybody ever winning a major event on comfort it just doesn't work that way.And the praying mantis position doesn't work for everybody just don't do something because everybody else does that seems to be the trend nowadays.
If you think I have high hands "because everybody else does" then you maybe didn't watch the video 🙂Similarly, your critique that it's only about comfort is missing the connection between comfort and power, as well as aerodynamics. You're right that not every position works the same for every rider. That's why I encourage people to experiment, not just to do the same thing.