I tested a second-hand aluminum bicycle and the prototype #1.
Before it rained, when I only rode the aluminum, the average speed seemed to differ by more than 1, so I thought carbon must be definitely different, but today when I rode it under similar conditions, they were the same ㅠ
Total weight difference 1.4kg
Aluminum crank 165, prototype #1 170
Aluminum endurance prototype #1 full carbon aero
Aluminum MTB cleat prototype #1 road cleat
Wheelset EDS vs Ultegra DI2
Aluminum 30C prototype #1 28C tire
Regular spoke 1380g carbon spoke 1190g
Of course the geometry is different and the shifting feel of the Ultegra is definitely better, but when riding each one alone, except for vibration absorption, I'm not sure what else is different;;
I rode prototype #1 first, and even though it was less tiring than usual and I did my best, I achieved the average speed, so I thought oh~ this is definitely better, and if prototype #2 shows a definite difference, I was also considering a flagship frame and Dura-Ace. But when I pedaled prototype #2 under the same conditions, it was almost the same.
I don't have a power meter, but the average speed is quite low anyway, and I rode hard at a level where my legs don't cramp and my heart isn't strained, so it seems I won't need a flagship frame or further weight reduction ㅠ
Around 13 years ago in my mid-30s, I rode an MTB and although it's flat ground, from the beginning I achieved average speeds in the late 20s and pulled 76km in a 5-6% downhill, but I rode the MTB for two months and left it unused, and it's been about 7 years since I stopped exercising, and as I've gotten older, my fitness has become pathetic...
I'll probably continue riding bikes consistently, but it's sad to quickly realize my own limits, though on the other hand I'm relieved ^^
I hope everyone has healthy and safe rides~~~
