Subject: RE: Trainerroad- Aero Originally posted by mchadcota2
Thanks. I guess I will just keep doing what I'm doing and try to mix some aero time in as much as possible. Sometimes I just wonder if I'm working different parts of my legs sitting upright vs aero and so getting stronger in upright position but making no progress in aero.
Yes. You can make more power out of aero. My friend told me that if you're going less than 8 mph, then you want to sit up. Can't remember the exact number but basically you lose power for aerodynamics (but end up going faster ) and if you're going slow (e.g., up a hill ), well you may as well get more power instead. Back on topic: I do both. When doing tris I never stay in aero for more than a few minutes. I always need to sit up for a few quick seconds or lift my butt to prevent saddle sores. Mainly I need to give a back a little break once in a while. I try to stay in aero for my FTP test but I'll sit up every 1-3 minutes when I might be losing power/motivation and need a quick pick me up. |