How would you compare an S40 vs a Triathlon Bike?

[Bentsoup]

All things the same from a hardware perspective, same person, power output, etc. I know the V20 performs really well against these bikes, but how much does the 20 vs 40 angle difference matter for overall speeds? I know the S40 is built more for touring, but I still think it should hold well against these bikes.

For reference, the ad on the front page shows a V20 and a triathlon bike, so it made think about an S40 and tri bike matchup.

 

[IyhelM]

Sorry but the question is too vague to bear any meaning. What do you want to do with your bike? Ride a triathlon? Which format? On the flat or rather hilly?
In most cases, the best bike will be the one one which you’ve spent most time training.

 

[Robert Holler]

All things the same from a hardware perspective, same person, power output, etc. I know the V20 performs really well against these bikes, but how much does the 20 vs 40 angle difference matter for overall speeds? I know the S40 is built more for touring, but I still think it should hold well against these bikes.

For reference, the ad on the front page shows a V20 and a triathlon bike, so it made think about an S40 and tri bike matchup.

I would say the S40 can hold its own against many regular riders on a ti-bike given the same fitness, etc. Not V20c fast but up there. It would be unfair to compare a very very good upright rider to an S40 - mostly as those pros and semi-pro try riders basically live on their road bikes and are hyper-trained to that one thing, so...

The X-factor comes in comfort wise - and I can ride the S40 all day and definitely much longer without discomfort than an upright.

 

[Frito Bandito]

I haven't seen any CdA data from S40 riders, but IIRC some of the lowest CdAs that I have seen from TT/Tri riders are barely under 0.170 in a wind tunnel, and again, IIRC Larry and Maria were close to or maybe even just under 0.160 on their V20s.

I believe I am taller and heavier, and other than my data coming from MyWindSock on a course with variable wind directions on an up and down course (instead of a velodrome or a wind tunnel) my slipperiest ranges from 0.180-0.190.

Now, if someone with an S40 with decently fast wheels and a helmet, and the My Windsock app can either get on a velodrome, something similar or do a few runs back to back up the same course then we can at least get a starting point to go from. But yeah, I think the S40 would do very well against a TT/Tri bike. A bonus it that you don't have to wear one of those huge round mailboxes on your head either.