Lightweight vs Aero: Time Trial and Hill Climb Challenge | Cycling Weekly

Is it possible to have a bike that can suit both the climbers and the flat sprinters? Michelle set out on a personal challenge to test the Specialized Tarmac SL7 on her local sporting time trial course and then on an iconic climb at Cheddar Gorge to find out...


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[tomrachellesfirstdance]

Who would of thought in a video sponsored by specialized their brand new bike would make you smash all records 🤯

[Zzyyxx]

It’s all meaningless without comparative power data.

[dombower]

7:37. Talks about wanting aero characteristics... but cycles with jersey unzipped and flapping around.

[louisstevens]

What is the point in doing a compassions in different conditions and for all we know at a completely different level of fitness

[Totalavulsion]

Such a pointless unreliable test. It’s just an ad for Specialized. 👎🏼

[Timtimzi]

As much as I like the new Sl7, I do dislike the bs marketing. Wish there was power data.

edit: The bike comes equipped with power!! 0:57.

[st]

No flapping jerseys when you time trial. No air-brake bosoms either. TT bike will be faster on the flat due to rider position mainly.

[richcrompton]

Aero optimised with a flappy jersey?! Great riding though!😊

[njm]

I enjoyed this. As an American it's interesting to listen to Brits and follow some of their rides. Kudos to this presenter who did a fine job imo.

[teknoavatar]

where do i buy the tree stick to hold up my bike? specialized website?

[nathantang]

jeez, the results of these "tests" are even worse than the GCN ones. Where is the power data? If the tests aren't meant to be scientific, what are they for then?

[jdslfc]

I suspect no one at the office was brave enough to tell her she had designed the most useless test out of fear of being called sexist

[graemesadd]

You could have perhaps knocked a few more seconds off the Cheddar climb had you have took your flapping Jersey off or zipped it up! Not very aero!

[abcar]

It seems to be a spot for specialized!

[steveindorset]

Man! Some of the comments are a bit harsh. I think it’s a great vid and that is one great looking bike! I want one!!

[Shadogi]

How much did Specialized pay for this video?

[grogu.]

Would love to see more of Michelle on Cycling weekly.

[PatrickJamesKiernan]

Great to see the bike being ridden for real challenges. I don’t care if it’s not scientific, still a great challenge and excellent result. I’m pretty sure I could get some pbs on this bike! It looks like you stuck with the Rapides after all rather than going with the Alpinist as you said you might prefer for ride quality in the into video a couple of weeks ago.

[fisharefriends]

Pointless test, nice overpriced bike though

[Bikes-guitars]

I’m curious how tall you are on the 52cm frame, I was going to go with a 49, and am now wondering if it’s just too small