I’m not telling you you need to lose weight, I am telling you you are far from average FTP wise…
He is smack dab in the middle of the bell curve….
- Top of bell curve for men
18-30 : 3.25 - 3.5 FTP/kg
30-40 : 3.0 - 3.25 FTP/kg
40-50 : 2.75 - 3.0 FTP/kg
50-60 : 2.75 - 3.0 FTP/kg
60-80 : 2.25 - 2.5 FTP/kg
Nice progress, Frank…always feels good to hit a milestone like avg. 20mph for a longer ride.
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Hey! I’m pretty fast! (For being in my 40s 
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Almost 40 and at 192cm definitely on the taller side. Did a road bike 10 mile TT last week on an outdoor road track (no drafting). Mywindsock reckons an effective CdA of 0.227. Was wearing a skinsuit but normal road helmet. Systemsix with 64mm wheels but not much other optimisation. Next nearest guy pumped out over 400w, similar height and build.
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Hello all. Just did my first long sustained effort in probably a year. Haven’t trained at all since last summer.
Kit: MTB shorts, loose fitting MTB top
Gear: Un-aero drop bar gravel bike on un-aero wheels on 35c Panaracer GK’s @ 55 psi (BW of 195lb), one bottle
Surface: all gravel
285w and still shy of 20 mph! 
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Not sure why you are dropping the frowny face?
Ditch the flappy clothing for a single, simple change and you are totally there.
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On gravel, too? You were cruising 
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Totally. In kit I probably would have picked up some speed. I still can’t deny that I’m a 193cm sail on this frame.
Forget the sail narrative, rough roads and gravel require more power.
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That looks like a slightly uphill segment too. Not sure why you are handicapping yourself (clothing, surface, gradient) in search of a 20mph average? Change just one of those things and you’d comfortably be over 20mph for the effort.
You call 193cm a sail? I’m 197. No excuses!
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I just thought 20 mph all day @ that wattage. Been riding in MTB kit mostly these days for comfort.
Hey guys 
Looking for an advice: I want to switch my handlebar for more aero position.
I am wondering regarding integrated stems:
Option 1: 135mm with 12° stem angle
Option 2: 120 with 17 angle
What would you go for? Thanks a lot!
Whatever a fitter says is best for you after seeing you. I don’t think anyone could properly answer that on line. Someone in the The Bike Fitting Mega-Thread - Equipment - TrainerRoad thread however, might give you a steer but I wouldn’t guarantee it.
If you’re unsure tbh I’d just get a couple of eBay specials in the two lengths to try them out.
Once I was happy with bar width and stem length then look at spending lots for a fully integrated cockpit.
You also need to factor HB width into the equation…also, what are the dimensions you currently running for your HB / stem.
If you could post some side shots of you on the bike, that would help give us a better idea where you currently are in terms of fit.
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And handlebar reach, since that can vary as well.
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Thanks everyone for the reply! I had two bikefit already, I just think I could go more aero. I am an above average power-athlete and I can stay on the drops for all the duration of a long flat ride.
That’s why I believe I can take a more aggressive position.
My handlebar at the moment is a 7 degree X 110m
I was wondering if more angle would be better than a longer stem. That’s why I was asking if 12 degree X 135 is “more aggressive” than 120x17 degree
Again, thanks!
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I appreciate! Based on the results, could I ask you which one you would go for?