The Canyon TT frame with the DT Suisse wheels is likely the best choice for Bologna. I got dropped on tarmac shortly after start despite producing 350W, no way to catch the C category bunch. Us guys that have been trapped at level 50 for ages now, especially, desperately need some new toys to play with. 3. If you have sufficient drops I would also purchase DT Swiss Arc 62 wheelset as they are only a few seconds slower than Zipp 808s on the flats but climb much better for hillier courses. But whoever you are, where ever you are don't forget to . My ToW ride does not apply somehow (even though, as usual, I was in the start pens 30 minutes prior to go time). Perhaps we should do a post explaining this, as you say! lopom x11 drone manual. Once you crest the Titans Grove KOM youll ride the rollercoaster roads down and out of Titans Grove then turn left to head back to Ocean Boulevard and downtown Watopia. Nothing particularly impressive about that to most people other then me but I was pumped. a 23 second difference over 50 minutes is three quarters of 1% of a pure difference. Seems a bit odd that the Grail is faster than the Crux on the KOM climb, considering the Crux is faster both on the jungle circuit AND on the Alpe climb (all on Zwift Gravel Wheels). Switching between different road bikes might save you a second or two, but not much. This site contains affiliate links to Amazon, Wahoo, and other brands. Confirms my virtual Grail feels a bit faster everywhere now on the G23s. 10:05AM PST. Then others it is mix route enough where the gravel is the best as the MTB will slow on pavement and not enough pavement for a road. Route details for "Three Sisters" in Watopia on Zwift. Three Sisters Forward from Start Pier segments? I had a crack at this today but, as a warning to lighter riders (which I assume contributes to the problem), I had to put out 3.5w/kg for an hour just to hang with C. Cadence on the MTB. The Specialized Tarmac Pro (not the same as Specialized Tarmac) and the Enve SES 3.4 unless you have unlocked the Meilenstein LIghtweight by going up the Alpe du Zwift and being fortunate enough to have the spinner land on them. 3. This community-driven site is maintained by Eric Schlange and a team of Zwift enthusiasts. Im guessing that the wheel swap isnt limited to just the Crux? Yeah, I switch between the Zwift Steel and the Canyon Aeroad (which I actually earned rather than bought via Zwift Academy) I really wish someone would sponsor a classic-style frame thats halfway decent so I could ride it all the time. Is it worth sacrificing the aero of the Tron to have the better climbing setup? With structured workouts and social group rides. Looks like you didnt create the segment until the second day of ToW and so its horsepuckey that those who completed it prior wont have their efforts appear on Veloviewer. Workout Xp Points. C and D racers should look more closely at swapping than B and A racers. For a more customized model tailored specifically to your data and inputs Sign Up For Free and create your own power plan with the Three Sisters route! Anything else and youre handing places to the competition. Best of both worlds would have been to create a segment that starts after the start piers join the route, but its too late for that now, half of this stage of Tour of Watopia is over and those people wontRead more , Riding the climbs hard from the gun, I managed to complete the route in under 58:00! But if you want to race, you have to consider the collective speed of speed, draft and other factors. Maybe Ill try a gravel bike next time! Zwift Vintage Riding Goggles = Requires 440,000 XP; Bont Shoes = Requires 460,000 XP; Giro Vanquish Helmet = Requires 480,000 XP; . The Titans Grove KOM is really two sections of climbing with a small downhill in between. Zwift Insider makes a small commission on purchases made from these links, so please shop through them to support our efforts. He lives in Northern California with his beautiful wife, two kids and dog. 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For example, I went with an Aspero (gravel) on the Two Villages Loop in an event last night and the difference was patently clear. Scott Addict RC climbs faster so I always use that on routes with climbing. homes for sale on clearwater lake annandale mn . Those guys who flew past me on the tarmac on the way there got chewed up by the gravel bike. Interactive map to discover all worlds and routes of Zwift. Do your results mean that the Canyon Grail is faster than the Specialized Crux with the Gravel Wheels? As far as I can tell the only useful recommendation is not to worry about frames unless youre racing and until you reach level 30 and have several million drops so you can buy whatever happens to be fastest that month. Am I remembering correctly that you can supertuck with the road or gravel bikes but not the mtb? Its there and credit applied. Terms of Use/DMCA Copyright Policy . Given the weather here recently, that would be the bike with mudguards then. We've modeled the Three Sisters route using the typical standard bike characteristics from Zwift along with rolling resistance data supplied by ( Zwift Insider ). This is a mostly-flat route, and the Leg Snapper is short enough that speeds remain high (30 kph + for B and A riders), so a climbing rig won't outperform an aero machine. This community-driven site is maintained by Eric Schlange and a team of Zwift enthusiasts. When the time comes to push, 3-4W isnt going to make or break your success. Im glad I waited! . If I do use the Scott, what wheel set would be best (through level 33)? Do you know if bike weights in Zwift are scaled at all in proportion to rider size? Alex Stavrinides sets new Zwift distance record of 1,828km (1,136 miles) twitch.tv. Read more about the Advanced Weather chart under our on the FAQs page and see it in action on our Ironman World Championships Demo. Feel like Im on bad chipseal. Three Little Sisters. Tron and Tarmac Pro both right around 5:30, Canyon Grail a little over 5:10. disclaimer: times are hard to compare because a lot actually depends on shifting gears to keep power up when the climb flattens out several times. This setup performs much better than a road bike on gravel, just like outdoors! Do you want an edge on the dirt climb? If youre 46kg and theyre 92kg, then theyd be doing 1/2 the wkg as you, if you both were doing the same watts. This route is essentially a dirt KOM climb, a dirt descent, then a mixed dirt/pavement connector road from the bottom of the KOM descent to the start of the climb. Zwift needs some new bikes! The heart of the Zwift Hub is its power meter, which accurately measures your pedal power in watts. I ride the S-works Venge with Enve 3.4 to keep my bike light for my small old frame. Its actually not nerfed didnt change. Zwift made it a bit less aero in the latest update,which means the Scott Addict RC is back on top.. (Like, why is the Steel worse than the Safety, which is clearly a joke frame? Do you really care which bike youre riding, even if its the fastest? The MTB is the best dirt descender . I only recently earned the Zwift Concept Z1 but, the more I read, the more Im convinced theres little reason to use anything other than the Z1 else unless Im shooting for a specific PR. Or the pavement? uses several factors to determine your speed, Save $50 on Zwift Hub with this Strava Challenge, Swift Zwift Tip: Using Apple TV Picture-in-Picture With Zwift, On the Hoods, In the Drops: How Zwift Determines Avatar Hand Position, Top 5 Zwift Videos: Racing Gone Wrong, PRL Full, and Budget Setups. (and not use any unlock codes for kit since you cant remove it once its in your garage). If youre on Zwift free riding, doing workouts, exploring new maps, or enjoying social rides, having the fastest bike really isnt a big deal. With structured workouts and social group rides. I selected the Three Sisters route but the turns did not match your description and I ended up doing it in reverse. This RACE is brought to you by 3R to help draw attention to our charity partners. Hmmm. The same principle holds true in a team time trial setting. Three Little Sisters (Stage 1) With a mix of shorter climbs, rollers, . Otherwise Ill assume Tron is a good enough default. But, Zwift does take riders height/weight into consideration. And if you compare with the Aeroad. Do I need to refresh my history somehow to see my time count? Those look like a solid choice as a must-buy upgrade. If you want to go even more bonkers, the . A lighter setup will climb faster than a heavier rig, and a more aero (low CdA) setup will go faster at higher speeds than one less aero. Thats just stupid. Zwift Racing League Week 3 Guide: Innsbruckring, Top 5 Zwift Videos: Racing Gone Wrong, PRL Full, and Budget Setups, Save $50 on Zwift Hub with this Strava Challenge. Finish the route, unlock the achievement badge, and youll earn triple XP for your efforts thanks to the extra XP being awarded for ToW! . Image Source: Zwift Insider. The KICKR spin bike does two things that really set it apart from the others when it comes to simulating the feel of an actual bike, instead of an indoor one. Just joking). Interactive map to discover all worlds and routes of Zwift. 10 points when you ride through a banner on a . the course isnt hard. Route List; Three Sisters; 48.0km (+ 457m) 896m (+ 0m) 950XP; Watopia; Distance: - km. Note: All ERG and MRC files are compatible with Zwift, TrainerRoad, RGT and Rouvy. Will the Tron bike do or should I go for a climbing frame and light wheels? What is Best Bike Split? This community-driven site is maintained by Eric Schlange and a team of Zwift enthusiasts. The final factor is the virtual bike . Recently I joined the crew at No Breakaways for an Outside the Draft vodcast where we talked about all things Zwift racing (watch it here). Based on wattage estimates here: https://zwiftinsider.com/crr/. The stock Zwift setup completed our Alpe du Zwift test in 49:48. Even if your bike isnt noticeably faster than the next option, if you think youre on the fastest rig available, you dont have that irksome My bike is slowing me down thought in the back of your mind. Use the Time Analysis Tool to adjust Drag (CdA), Average Power, Rider Weight and Rolling Resistance (Crr) to your own specific numbers. Thanks for the report. Three Sisters Forward from Start Pier Some bike frames and wheelsets are unlocked via in-game events or challenges, but most need to be purchased from the Drop Shop in order to be used. Maybe you should have led with that. I rode the Cervelo Aspero today up Makuri Island Spiritual Tree KOM just below 8 minutes while the MTB was pegged by its weight penalt simply cannot matched that time and lost by over a minute. 'Blood Sport - The Cyclists' Blood Bible' Available Now: https://bloodsport.cc -----. This means the faster-rolling MTB Crr is being equalized by the Gravel bikes lighter weight. Oohhhhh thanks, so weird, just read that . Bit of publicity to the manufacturer to have them hand over more cash. Also different tiers might be a good option. TOA and Addict was really close before, Addict 1 sec fast on climb, TOA 3 secs faster on flat. My guess is that they expect a lot of people to not know that they should change to a gravel bike/wheels before the event so they set the equipment for the event, and they dont have the ability to allow people to change up their own upgraded gravel equipment beyond the basic ones? The Gravel and MTB perform nearly identically on the climb, when using the stock Zwift wheels for each. He named it in homage to Zwifts official Three Sisters route which takes us over the Hilly, Volcano, and Epic KOMs. Check out the 2023 Zwift trainer buyers guide: https://zracecentral.com/best-trainers-for-zwift-2023/. NOT YET YES. The goal of a standard road race is to be the first over the line, and often that means winners sit in the draft and wait for the right time to attack near the end of the race. Strong climbers, though, may choose a strictly aero setup (see stage 2) and have an extra edge on the flats and finish. It is right there in the list of routes. The Time Analysis chart allows you to view the estimated time difference for changes in Power, Drag, Weight and/or Rolling Resistance for the race at both the individual segment level as well as the total cumulative time difference. On Zwift, different road surfaces roll at different speeds depending on which wheels you are using (read Crr and Watt Savings of Zwift Wheel Types for details). A right turn at Sequoia Circle takes us toward the Epic KOM, but dont worry were not tackling that climb today! Yeah I did the same took the plunge and got myself a Canyon gravel bike and been surprised on the mixed routes how its a decent choice. Have you tried different bikes on Yumezi yet? Its not particularly steep, so use the draft of other riders for a little added advantage if youre trying to make good time. Think of it like this: if every rider except one in a 4-man TTT squad had the fastest bike available, and that one rider choose a rig that was 10s slower over the course of the race, that rider would cost the squad 2.5 seconds in overall time if everyone took an equal number of pulls. . I know this route is confusing because it used to be a rebel route (ie no way to select the route) but now it is an official event route.

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