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First season on a road bike, entry level Felt, have put 785 miles on it since april. Furthest I ridden was 80 miles on a rail trail which is pretty flat, averaged 15.2 mph.
Rode it again yesterday, and went an extra 20 around the town to make it an even 100 and averaged 16.2 mph. I was averaging 16.9 mph when I was done with the rail trail, but the around town jaunt slowed me down.
I'm pumped, now have to try and map out a different century with some mild climbing built in.
Question.... I have a friend I ride with whom has an entry level Giant, he is seriously looking at upgrading to carbon and much better components. How much of a factor will that have with performance and numbers? Or, is it mainly the rider/motor?
Rode it again yesterday, and went an extra 20 around the town to make it an even 100 and averaged 16.2 mph. I was averaging 16.9 mph when I was done with the rail trail, but the around town jaunt slowed me down.
I'm pumped, now have to try and map out a different century with some mild climbing built in.
Question.... I have a friend I ride with whom has an entry level Giant, he is seriously looking at upgrading to carbon and much better components. How much of a factor will that have with performance and numbers? Or, is it mainly the rider/motor?