BRM wrote:Simply because a TT is about the fastest person that goes from A to B, where every nano second counts.
In a road race is not about the fastest time but who finish first.
In a road race are many parameters that set the Aero advantage of a road race bike to almost zero. In this condition its' of no meaning.
Aero is not understand by many here.
A rider has more benefit with a bike with good handling and where he feels comfortable on, than just extra Aero elements on a bike which suits him less.
The difference between a normal road race bike and an Aero one is pure marketing to sell more bikes to normal consumers.
Really poor argument. There are many many wins that have more to do with aero than any other equipment parameter. Sprints, breaks, marking moves, making moves, etc. Saving energy is also critical in an endurance race over the course of weeks, like the Tour.
Aero is understood by many.
Tour de France winner has been on an aero bike for some time. Green jersey has been won by riders on aero bikes.
There is a statistically significant advantage in the pack and even more advantage at the front.
I guess you can win the race without ever going to the front?