Is there many ways to get a faster bike than just going all out for a new frame. Have a read and see sure….
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There are many ways to make your bike faster for the cash you have in your wallet right now. Add up a few of these affordable upgrades, and the benefit can easily outshine a sparkly new bike frame.
Race Tyres: Continental GP4000S II
Tyres affect both aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance, two of the biggest factors in triathlon cycling performance, and the Continental GP4000S II has proven to be a standout in both. Aero testing conducted by Flo Cycling and published on the wheel maker’s blog (Flocycling. blogspot.com) found this particular tyre to perform exceptionally well on the Flo 30 aero wheel. Other manufacturers, including Zipp, have found similar results when comparing tyres—although much of that data remains unpublished.
Cycling super-geek and mechanical engineer Tom Anhalt lab tested the rolling resistance of 21 tyres, and the original GP4000S excelled again. For a rider holding just under 40…
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