TT Bike vs Standard Road Bike

[Smokin Joe]

Aerodynamics meant that Laurent Fignon was known mainly as the guy that lost the Tour de France by 8 seconds, rather than the guy that won three tours.

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Either Lemond or Fignon reckoned the Tour was lost because the Frenchman used a front disc wheel which made the bike a handful to ride. Lemond also said that the aero helmet he himself used was shown in wind tunnel tests afterwards to offer him no advantage because he moved his head about too much.

 

[GuyBoden]

I thought that Fignon in 1989, blamed a boil the size of an egg on his leg and he showed it to reporters.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I thought that Fignon in 1989, blamed a boil the size of an egg on his leg and he showed it to reporters.

Possibly one of several reasons.

 

[fossyant]

Interesting thread. A mate got me some aero clip on bars for my birthday. Put them on for my road bike for my 15 mile commute this morning. I haven't looked at that stats yet, but it will be interesting to see what Strava says later. I quite enjoyed the aero position. Looking at the data on route, it did seem quite quick. A good time for 10 miles for me is just over 30 min, but it depends on the wind etc.

Aerobars on a commute - I do hope it wasn't in traffic

 

[Tin Pot]

Aerobars on a commute - I do hope it wasn't in traffic