It seems that it’s totally possible to get a fast bike like: Canyon Aero CFR Factor Ostro VAM 2.0 At around 6.5kg Which is on part with climbing bikes like Canyon Ultimate or Tarmac SL8. With an aero bike you get more speed and a more aggressive geometry. Colombian climber E.Rubio MOV, used an …

If you are after performance and aren’t planing to compete in hillclimbs you will probably always be better if with something like the Aeroad etc. Often the climbing bikes feel more lively out of the saddle and are a bit more comfortable, but going by pure performance the light aero bikes win mo…

Explain? I googled and ended up on a forum thread that was way too long and conspiratorial for me.

Their advertised weight is not accurate to anything but a raw carbon paint scheme. If you weigh a frame after purchasing most are heavier than what factor advertises. If you know a shop that carries them check, good luck finding one at what they claim they weigh.

I have a contact that can get me a deal, so it’s high on my list if potential next bikes. He has caused there to be quite a few around town, so I will follow up. Then again, I like raw carbon so nbd.

[image] AlexMartins: water bottles. It’ll be 8.5kg ready to roll. Put water in and you’ll be closer to 11 kg

[image] AlexMartins: Aero gains are mostly ineffective while riding in a bunch “Mostly” Pulling the bunch against a head wind, I find my aero bike works best.

They make good bikes, I have a few and no major complaints.

I’m sure it is, but… put it into perspective. How many times that happens? For how long? 15w less would be game changing? Hey, just to be clear, I’m not trying to persuade anyone that aerobikes are garbage. I myself would buy an aeroroad if I have the money. But I’d do that because I find it beauti…

Another good thing about flat aero bars is they make a nice table for sushi [IMG_0295]

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“Mostly”
Pulling the bunch against a head wind, I find my aero bike works best.

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