Hi, im a relatively new cyclist and only on here for the last year or so but love it so far. I usually dont spend too much but wanted to upgrade my TCR Pr2 wheels with hunt sub 50s but they are expensive for my level, so I researched alternative upgrades. Im a little bit weaker than the group I ri…

As many have mentioned, start with the easy gains: Fastest tyres (GP5000 rear and Aero 111 front) Tight clothes Aero socks Aero helmet (Evade) Overshoes Bikefit (!) Narrow handlebars (36-38cm) Aero handlebars Of course wheels are more fun, but starting with the above makes a big difference. …

[image] Best Value upgrades-Wheels or Aero Jersey? Equipment As many have mentioned, start with the easy gains: Fastest tyres (GP5000 rear and Aero 111 front) Tight clothes Aero socks Aero helmet (Evade) Overshoes Bikefit (!) Narrow handlebars (36-38cm) Aero handle…

Don’t forget the 99% as well as looking for the 1%. Eat well, sleep well, don’t stress and be consistent in your training. Be patient and you will get your 30W. As far as aero gains go start cheap, tyres, jersey, body position. Good luck!

[image] lee82: Narrow bars, low drag clothing, low CRR tires. If you’re riding a TCR, you’re leaving around 30 watts on the table between that and a new Propel, just FYI. From the frame? No chance. What are you riding at? 100mph :rofl: Tour Mag testing at 45kph had Propel at 209w vs TCR at …

For a cost/watt ratio clothing is hard to beat. Aero socks are cheap and a tight jersey doesn’t have to be super expensive plus you gotta wear something! Position is obviously free, until you get into new narrow bars and short cranks but if you’re building a new bike it’s not extra per se just the …

Old post, but the basics have not changed. [image] Handlebars - Narrow or Aero? Equipment The recent article by BikeRadar covers also the aerodynamics of the narrow handlebars.

[image] Best Value upgrades-Wheels or Aero Jersey? Equipment For a cost/watt ratio clothing is hard to beat. Aero socks are cheap and a tight jersey doesn’t have to be super expensive plus you gotta wear something! Position is obviously free, until you get into new narrow…

Some upgrades I’d also do when suitable maintenance windows happen. For example you’re redoing cabling and bar tape, now’s the time for narrow bars. Tyres have reached the end of their life, swap them now. If you’ve got only a couple of thousand km in the tyres don’t throw money away.

[image] Benwgoodfellow: he is asking about staying with a group ride I think this is an important point that is being forgotten. If he’s 6 rows back in a double pace line, I’m not sure how much value an aero helmet or a skin suit is adding. I think focusing on knowing where to be in the pac…

[image] Pbase: If he’s 6 rows back in a double pace line, I’m not sure how much value an aero helmet or a skin suit is adding. I think focusing on knowing where to be in the pack at the right times, fueling, weight-loss if you’re climbing/strength if it’s flat, etc. are going to be a lot more he…

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Old post, but the basics have not changed.

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