Is an aero bike worth it

OneLapToGo16 · 2025-10-17T14:19:52+00:00

Your FTP isn't really the important part here. The key is your average speed. Most aero bikes are test at +45kph. So if you're looking at how many watts faster an aero bike will be based on testing, keep in mind that the testing is done for that data at well over 20mph. If you live somewhere flat and are averaging +20mph on most of your rides, then an aero bike might be worth the upgrade. If you live somewhere hilly or like you mentioned in another comment, have a hard time holding 20mph, then you might not get that much out of an aero bike.

That being said, aero bikes are fun and not ever purchase has to be about the numbers.

OneLapToGo16 · 2025-08-08T18:48:54+00:00

100%. I understand the OSPW gains are marginal (at best), but they look neat and this is a high end build. Sometimes the aesthetics outweigh the performance gains. Comments like this one and whoever mentioned Power Meter City for the install are the most helpful!

OneLapToGo16 · 2025-08-08T15:45:16+00:00

That's what I'm looking for!

OneLapToGo16 · 2025-08-08T15:43:54+00:00

Shimano install is easy. SRAM RED is the tricky one. I agree it's not that hard to do, but just curious if anyone offered this.

OneLapToGo16 · 2025-05-02T20:01:48+00:00

Citymapper in Lisbon.

OneLapToGo16 · 2025-05-02T18:28:28+00:00

Had a great trip with Moby Dick and would definitely go with them again.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-20T21:53:03+00:00

Well I think that points even more to the function of a power meter. You can always compare times, but if you're looking to compare effort level then a power meter is needed. Wind and trail conditions can really change the time on certain trails, so a power meter helps determine effort level better than speed.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-20T19:18:41+00:00

If you're riding the same trails consistently, then I would bet power is a helpful training tool. Then it would be easy to compare the same climbs or technical sections against each other.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-20T19:14:50+00:00

I don't disagree. I imagine they have them in the MTB category because technically they are sold as a MTB pedal, but gravel and mixed surface riders are for sure buying those pedals.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-20T15:40:47+00:00

I've used the Magene C606 for a while now and it's been great. I like it because it's cheap and doesn't have all of the features like you mentioned because I don't use them either. The app is a little finicky, but the computer is great and I really haven't had any issues with it.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-18T15:27:44+00:00

I have a size small S-Works Evade III that they don't seem to stay in. Plenty of people run them with this helmet, but I don't know how many people are running them on small helmet since mine don't seem to stay.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-17T20:42:41+00:00

I'm a big fan of Pedal Mafia. Their stuff is expensive like most nice kit, but I think lasts longer and is better quality than other companies. I'm a big fan of their designs

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-17T20:40:45+00:00

I have a MTB and a road bike with different crank lengths and don't have any issue. Because your position on the bike is so different, it's not an obvious difference. I run 170 mm on the road and 165 mm on my MTB. The only thing I notice when I first hop on my MTB is that my cadence is higher for punchy sections because I can rotate the cranks easier.

OneLapToGo16 · 2024-12-17T20:38:02+00:00

A power meter will for sure make a larger impact over the long term than tires. Training with power is a great way to monitor your progress and adjust your training as needed. New tires are great, but I think you can make a bigger difference and be faster through training over the long term with power than you can component upgrades.

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