Jan 31, 11:07 PM by Steve | Go Faster
Posted in Cycling & Gear
I got the DV46 set delivered yesterday and rode them this morning. I took minutes off my PR for the 22 mile, 1400ft ride. Total time was 1:09 vs. 1:12 previously. It is pretty much split in two distinct sections, first a hilly/rolling back section, a fast longish descent, then mostly flat city roads. I was pretty much on par for time on the first part, as the wheels are comprable to my R-SYS in weight and stiffness. Once I hit the descent and flats, I was able to easily hold speeds several mph faster than usual. They were much quicker to accelerate from a stop and much easier to keep the speed up. And all this was all with a lower average/max hr (155/180 vs. 159/182).
At lunch I rode the Mothballs course and pulled out a few 26mph laps, and even many of the “easy” laps were over 20mph. I can’t wait to use them at the race on Saturday. The ride out to the course, a whole bunch of laps, and then cruising back to the office was at an average of 20mph.
Of course they look cool too, and they make that whooshing noise when I start to go faster…
