Max Power Output...

velomanct

that is my ultimate goal, huge power. that is what all my training is around right now.

if you want to improve your sprint you have to make a big effort in concentrating to hit those pedals harder than you ever imagined. I think most road cylists rarely ever do a real maximal sprint. just practicing sprints in itself makes you more aware of how much capacity you have to generate more power.
i just love sprinting. I dream about inhuman power on the bike, racing cars from lights, lol.

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tuney

I cant believe Zabel only puts out 1200, I can crack>1500w peak in most of my standing start sprints and wind up to >1200 in a seated 53.11 stomp.

Maybe he's talkng about the avarages over the whole sprint

wilmar13

Yeah but Zabel is a little guy too, how much do you weigh?

velomanct

but even then, 1200watts over 10-15 seconds is peanuts compared to Boonen or Pettachi. (see my above post)

i thought zabel was at least average size or the typical 'big' sprinter

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tuney

74kg, race weight is about 70+-3kg, gives me a p/w of around 21w/kg for 5sec.

I think the key to these sprints is keeping the power >1200 watts for extended periods of time(10-30 seconds), as well as having the ability to move around to position yourself. The top guys can really handle their bikes as well as push on the pedals @ >65kmh.

I rarely get about 1450 in a road sprint @ the end of a race, so endurance is key as well.

wilmar13

According the "the sports network" he is 5'9" 152 lbs... compared to Boonen and Cipo who are around 175lbs and 6'3" he seems kinda small.

artmichalek

If you put 30hp to the back wheel of a road bike, you wouldn't go anywhere because the frame would collapse. Might still be fun though.

velomanct

the bike might hold it if the rpms were really high (low torque)

since we're on the topic, I JUST came back from a ride where I did a new best wattage - 1786! i'm very happy right now

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bridge@uofu.net

I got about the same on a 30 sec Wingate. How do Wingates compare with a straight sprint on the road? Do you or any one else know? John