Road Bike to Tri Bike = 5 MPH Faster 2016

Ride Up To 5 MPH Faster. Ride Up To 5 MPH Faster. No Extra Training Required.No Extra Training Required.

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Peabody & Lexington, MA - Ridgefield Park, NJ - Waitsfield, VTwww.fitwerx.com

Baseline – Road Bike PositionBaseline – Road Bike Position Hoods Based Riding Position. Standard Cycling Jersey. Lightweight Road Helmet. Clean chain with low friction.

lubricant (6 watt/~50 second savings on its own!)

Box section rim and standard mid-level tires.

Average speed of 19.0 mph at 210 watts.

Bike Split Time Olympic/IM: 1:18:12/5:52:22

#1 – Triathlon-Specific #1 – Triathlon-Specific PositionPosition Triathlon specific position that is optimized for comfort, power and aerodynamics. Power

hasn’t changed; rider is not working any harder. Lowest cost per second benefit. Get a Rider First Bike Fitting before doing anything else.

Speed Improvement: 2-3 mphSpeed Improvement: 2-3 mphTime Savings Olympic Distance: 8:10 Time Savings Olympic Distance: 8:10 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 36:50 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 36:50


#2 – Aerodynamic Wheels#2 – Aerodynamic Wheels 80mm deep aerodynamic wheelset

w/high quality bearings. Reduces aero drag and mechanical

friction at all speeds. 1-2 minutes per hour of time

savings depending on conditions and wheelset.

Speed Improvement: 0.54 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.54 mphTime Savings Olympic Distance: 1:41 Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:41 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:35 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:35


#3 – Super Bike Aero Frame#3 – Super Bike Aero Frame Wind Tunnel optimized aero frames

rival the best aero wheels for time savings.

Up to 1-2 minutes per hour time savings depending on the frame and conditions.

Get fit before selecting your frame. Rider Matched Bike Selection means no compromise.

Speed Improvement: 0.53 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.53 mphTime Savings Olympic Distance: 1:39 Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:39 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:26 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 7:26


#4 – Race Tires#4 – Race Tires Fast rolling race tires will save

over a minute compared to their durable “bomb-proof” training tire counterparts.

Be selective in your choice as the fastest tires may compromise puncture resistance.

Case study rider improved 1:17 going from year-round training tires to low rolling resistance race tires.

Speed Improvement: 0.44 mphSpeed Improvement: 0.44 mphTime Savings Olympic Distance: 1:17 Time Savings Olympic Distance: 1:17 Time Savings Ironman Distance: 5:47Time Savings Ironman Distance: 5:47


#5 – Aero Helmet#5 – Aero Helmet Aero helmets smooth the airflow over

the riders head and reduce drag. A smooth transition from helmet to

back is a great match. Some shorter aero road helmets can

offer similar advantage to longer helmets for some riders.

Time savings of 30-75 seconds per hour are typical compared to a road helmet.



#6 – Aerobar#6 – Aerobar Change road drop bar with clip-on to

a well-designed aerobar. 30-60 seconds per hour savings. Fit Note: Do not compromise riding

position to use an aerobar that is not adjustable enough for your needs!



#7 – Trisuit #7 – Trisuit 2-piece tri suits are good, 1-piece tri suits

are even faster. Size properly – Not too tight, but make

sure nothing is loose or flapping. Swapping a well-fit cycling jersey for a tri

suit can save up to a minute per hour.



#8 – Latex Tubes #8 – Latex Tubes The hidden gem in low cost speed

gains. 30 seconds per hour savings

compared to standard butyl tubes. Inflate tires before each ride, but don’t

overinflate as it will increase your rolling resistance.

Leave your spare tube butyl if you use Co2. Latex tubes do not hold Co2 well!



#9 – Bearing & Pulley Upgrades#9 – Bearing & Pulley Upgrades

Available in bottom brackets, wheel hubs & some derailleur pulleys. 1-4 watt reduced friction = 5-20 seconds per hour. Most race wheels have high quality steel bearings from the factory. Bottom brackets are the best place for most people to upgrade

bearings first. High grade steel bearings offer very similar performance to ceramic

at a lower price and often with less maintenance. OS Pulleys offer 0-3 watts, depending on baseline system and frame.



Where did the time savings come Where did the time savings come from? from?

tri position 50%

aero wheels 10%

aero frame 10%

race tires 8%

aero helmet 7%

aerobar 6%

trisuit 5%

latex tubes 3%bearings 1%

Is Optimizing Your Fit & Equipment Is Optimizing Your Fit & Equipment Worth It?Worth It?Baseline Road

Position Power FileAll Changes

& Tri Position Power File



Total Speed Improvement: 4.9 mphTotal Speed Improvement: 4.9 mphTotal Time Savings Olympic Distance: Total Time Savings Olympic Distance:

16:23! 16:23! Total Time Savings Ironman Distance: Total Time Savings Ironman Distance:

1:13:50!1:13:50!

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