My friend and I go riding daily, training for various Tri's and such. We pace off each other, and generally push off each others attacks.
His bike is a 2007 Fuji Roubaix RC, ultegra everything, carbon fork and seat stays. MSRP is $1800 USD for this bike.My bike is a 1999 Trek 1200, RX100 everything, downtube shifters, steel fork, aluminum frame. I bought it used for $200 USD
My question is this: How much effect does a more expensive bike have? Assuming neither rider is using aero bars, and in the drops during the same periods of time. Obviously in instances where I find it more important to keep my hands on the bars instead of reaching down to shift, he pulls away from me, as he's in a better gear. I'm curious how much harder I'm working/training due to the equipment difference. Incase someone asks, he is 6'1" 170lbs, I'm 6'1", 155. I generally kill him in climbs, but I feel like that is more of a weight thing.
edit: mods, I accidentally posted this here. Intended it for the equipment forum. Please move if you feel it'll fit better.
His bike is a 2007 Fuji Roubaix RC, ultegra everything, carbon fork and seat stays. MSRP is $1800 USD for this bike.My bike is a 1999 Trek 1200, RX100 everything, downtube shifters, steel fork, aluminum frame. I bought it used for $200 USD
My question is this: How much effect does a more expensive bike have? Assuming neither rider is using aero bars, and in the drops during the same periods of time. Obviously in instances where I find it more important to keep my hands on the bars instead of reaching down to shift, he pulls away from me, as he's in a better gear. I'm curious how much harder I'm working/training due to the equipment difference. Incase someone asks, he is 6'1" 170lbs, I'm 6'1", 155. I generally kill him in climbs, but I feel like that is more of a weight thing.
edit: mods, I accidentally posted this here. Intended it for the equipment forum. Please move if you feel it'll fit better.