HEY I have another idea to make you more aero- lose weight! Way cheaper than an expensive aero helmet and bike.
(not that I have anything against less than fit people riding bikes, as I’m one, but STILL!)
Regardless, @cycleboredom said he crushed everyone during Hain’s Point laps. So can’t knock that.
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power to weight ratio > appearance
Ever thought he might be cycling to lose weight?
Yes, of course! Cycling is an awesome way to lose weight. I always just find it slightly ridiculous to spending a gratuitous amount of money on aero equipment to make you go faster, when a super cheap way to go faster to be lose weight/build muscle.
I wonder if under certain conditions being fatter can make you more aero. Does anyone remember when everyone made a hoopla about Schleck’s chest Camelbak? Imagine what a potbelly could do for you there.
What about with the tail on the your aero helmet? Shoulder fat makes for a seamless, smooth, transition.
Edit: Not to be that guy but a good helmet, aero bars, and shoe covers can make an immediately improvement on your end time. Between the tree you’re looking at, what, $500? How much weight can you lose and muscle gain with $500 worth of gym/trainer funds? This is all assuming the theoretical rider in question has the cardio required to make the thing go at all.
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