2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL aces Tour Magazine test

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tharmor
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by tharmor

I'm certain one of the missing brands from the list is AX-Lightness. The Vial Evo set the benchmark over the past few years edging out all other brands.

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joepac
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by joepac

Matt28NJ wrote:From the aero chart, does anyone have the drag gram figure for the previous generation Venge?

From the 2015 aero test the previous generation Venge was 213 watts with the Zipps and 216 with stock roval wheels (pic has a clx40 front and 60 rear). If you go to the 2015 aero shootout and click on the s-works venge the overall drag is mentioned in the body of the review.

stoney
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by stoney

I wonder what yaw (degree) the Tour Mag test uses to factor their results. Depending on that, there could be a significant wattage difference between the 404 and 202 Zipps.

rick222
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by rick222

stoney wrote:I wonder what yaw (degree) the Tour Mag test uses to factor their results. Depending on that, there could be a significant wattage difference between the 404 and 202 Zipps.

On the latest test they give wind resistance figures (yaw angles) ranging from 20 minus to 20 plus degrees. Speeds were tested at 45 km or 28 mph

Dez33
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by Dez33

RyanH wrote:@dez:

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So of that 19 watt difference between the TCR and the Propel it would appear at least half would be the wheels, I wonder if the tour magazine test weight the results based on the most common range of yaw angles or whether they equally weight them?

Dez33
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by Dez33

joepac wrote:
Matt28NJ wrote:From the aero chart, does anyone have the drag gram figure for the previous generation Venge?

From the 2015 aero test the previous generation Venge was 213 watts with the Zipps and 216 with stock roval wheels (pic has a clx40 front and 60 rear). If you go to the 2015 aero shootout and click on the s-works venge the overall drag is mentioned in the body of the review.


Thanks, it's issue 2/2015 if anyone wants to read it.

Pretty much makes their previous tests I quoted seem worthless, which is what annoys me about these tests. Keep the test protocol the same!!!

Skunkworks
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by Skunkworks

How about TCR adv SL vs. Madone 9 or Canyon Aeroad?

rick222
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by rick222

Skunkworks wrote:How about TCR adv SL vs. Madone 9 or Canyon Aeroad?

I would be surprised it they compare them directly as the Madone and Canyon are in the Aero category but it would still be interesting

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