We can all agree that if you're racing your bike, anything that can make you go faster matters. Exactly how much it matters varies a good deal, and some upgrades get you a whole lot more speed for your money than others — this much we know. But I'm not talking about racers here, but rather the vast majority of cyclists who ride bikes because they want to have fun, get fit (or get fitter), and explore new places. So, just to reiterate, this article is not aimed at those of you who are racing. OK?
So, you're not a racer. You're a lady or gent who rides a bicycle, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, occasionally thoughtfully, often mindlessly. You're shopping for a bike and you're wondering whether you need the latest, greatest, watt-savingest aero thing. Let me make it really simple for you: you don't.
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If aero were truly free speed then it wouldn't matter in the slightest, but it never is. An aero bike invariably either weighs more or costs more than a comparably-equipped non-aero bike, or it comes with other compromises — whether that's ride quality or everyday practicality.
Ask yourself this: what do you actually want from your bike? Is its sole purpose to convey you from A to B as quickly as possible or do you care about the experience along the way? If it's the latter, what does that actually mean?
I want, I want, I want
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