Buying speed
slojo
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It is just over a year since I started cycling again. Here’s a record of how my time has progressed over a hilly 20-mile circuit and how the various bits of kit bought during the year have affected my speed.
1st ride on a 20-year-old Marin hybrid – around 2 hours
Bike serviced, new cassette, chain & cables – 25 minutes faster
New skinny road tyres – 3 minutes faster
SPD pedals & MTB shoes – 4 minutes faster
New bike (Ribble SC61) – 5 mins faster
SPD-SL pedals & proper road shoes – 1 min faster
Snazzy carbon aerodynamic seat post – no effect
I now do the circuit in just under 1:10. So that’s 50 minutes quicker, 38 of which are down to new kit. The remaining 12, I presume, are due to me getting fitter.
So, what should I buy next?
1st ride on a 20-year-old Marin hybrid – around 2 hours
Bike serviced, new cassette, chain & cables – 25 minutes faster
New skinny road tyres – 3 minutes faster
SPD pedals & MTB shoes – 4 minutes faster
New bike (Ribble SC61) – 5 mins faster
SPD-SL pedals & proper road shoes – 1 min faster
Snazzy carbon aerodynamic seat post – no effect
I now do the circuit in just under 1:10. So that’s 50 minutes quicker, 38 of which are down to new kit. The remaining 12, I presume, are due to me getting fitter.
So, what should I buy next?
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That doesn't sount too scientific. Surely it's more likely to be the other way around if anything?0
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The title of this thread made me click on it! :shock:
Sounds like the answer to your question might actually be what you asked.
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slojo wrote:So, what should I buy next?
If you spend enough you should be able to get back before you set off!
Seriously though, unless the Marin was in such a bad state that the wheels wouldn't even go round, I'd have said that all but around 10-15 mins is down to your increased fitness..
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i'd just keep getting it serviced, new chains and cassette and cables, they seemed to give you the biggest improvement.0
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new wheels
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a Boast bar and caidence meter because then you can concentrate on a heightened level of fitness. once your flying. in which time you can save up for a bike you'll really love.....0
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Most will be down to improved fitness - no question about it. Even if you have the best upgrades possible, if you don't have the base strength and stamina, it won't help0
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slojo wrote:It is just over a year since I started cycling again. Here’s a record of how my time has progressed over a hilly 20-mile circuit and how the various bits of kit bought during the year have affected my speed.
1st ride on a 20-year-old Marin hybrid – around 2 hours
Bike serviced, new cassette, chain & cables – 25 minutes faster
New skinny road tyres – 3 minutes faster
SPD pedals & MTB shoes – 4 minutes faster
New bike (Ribble SC61) – 5 mins faster
SPD-SL pedals & proper road shoes – 1 min faster
Snazzy carbon aerodynamic seat post – no effect
I now do the circuit in just under 1:10. So that’s 50 minutes quicker, 38 of which are down to new kit. The remaining 12, I presume, are due to me getting fitter.
So, what should I buy next?
Unless you made all of the changes on the same day and in a controlled way how on earth can you claim pedals saved you a minute for example???0
