Updated #1 and #2 to be a tie after further testing on Tempus Fugit. November 6, 2019: added the Ventum One as #5 on the list.March 23, 2021: added the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Disc as #1.September 19, 2021: moved the Felt IA to #2 and the Cervelo PX-Series to #3 based on fresh test data.August 23, 2022: added the Felt IA 2.0 and Scott Plasma RC Ultimate thanks to their incredible performance numbers.September 22, 2022: added CADEX Tri frame in #1 slot.We hope all you TT fanatics found this post useful. Time to climb? You’ll want a different frame than those listed above because as cyclists know, weight (not aero) is what matters on longer, steeper climbs! Here’s the list of top climbing TT frames on Zwift > Share Your Thoughts Looking for more detailed TT frame performance numbers? Check out our TT frame performance charts > What about Climbing? Use these frames for TT racing and any solo training where you want to look and feel fast. TT frames cannot draft on Zwift, so while the frames above turn in faster times than any non-TT setup in our solo rider tests, you would not want to use them in a standard Zwift race which includes drafting because you’ll get dropped! The next fastest frame is 3.5 seconds behind the Cervelo P5, so the frames above are truly in a group by themselves when it comes to speed on flat courses. That may seem like a slim margin, but that’s significant in a TT effort! The frames above are separated by only 10 seconds on a ~50 minute test on Tempus Fugit route at 300 watts with a 75kg rider ( see stats). IA: 1,065,000 Drops to purchase, must be Level 37+ If your TT race includes any significant climbs, opt for these frames over the Canyon to optimize your time. Some of the newest frames in game, the updated IA from Felt and Plasma from Scott are nipping at the Canyon Speedmax’s heels on the flats, but outclimbing all other TT frames when the road tilts upward. Scott: 1,136,000 Drops to purchase, must be Level 33+ Felt IA 2.0 Scott Plasma RC Ultimate And its level lock isn’t terribly high, either! Read more about this frame > #2 & #3: Felt IA 2.0 & Scott Plasma RC Ultimateįelt: 1,136,000 Drops to purchase, must be Level 34+ #2: Canyon Speedmax CF SLX DiscĨ91,000 Drops to purchase, must be Level 26+Ĭanyon’s Speedmax CF SLX Disc is faster on the flats than almost any other frame in game. It’s no slouch on climbs, either, beating the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Disc on uphills. The distinctively-designed CADEX Tri is the newest TT frame in game, and also the most aero. Your Winners #1: CADEX Triġ,029,500 Drops to purchase, must be Level 42+ We’ve found that the best performers on flat routes are also the best performers on routes with shorter, rolling hills. This list is based on our recent speed tests using the Tempus Fugit route which is almost perfectly flat. This isn’t an exact science, but we’re pretty confident in our findings thus far. “Flat and rolling” covers most routes on Zwift, with the exception of anything including major climbs like Alpe du Zwift, the Epic KOM, or Innsbruck’s KOM. About the Resultsīelow you will find the fastest TT frames in game for flat and rolling courses. Your best Zwift setup, more than ever, depends on your specific situation. Differences between options will also be magnified or minimized by your own power levels, drafting abilities, and more. Lighter items perform better on climbs, while more aerodynamic items perform better on the flats. Each piece of equipment has unique weight and aerodynamic (CdA) values, making them perform in ways that mirror outdoor physics. The “which bike frame or wheelset is fastest” question isn’t as easy to answer as you might think. Read more speed tests here > *First, a Disclaimer We’ve been hard at work in our lab testing wheels and frames, and this is the second in a series of posts giving you some solid, data-driven answers. Zwift’s release of the Drop Shop opened up a whole new universe of TT frames, taking us from just one (the “Zwift TT”) to 20+ options! Now all the TT racers are asking which TT frame is best? When it’s just you versus the clock, you want the very best bike for the job. And for good reason! The TT is the “race of truth” where you don’t get to hide in the draft or play cat and mouse with other riders. Of all the cycling disciplines, time trialists seem most obsessed with how equipment and setup affect their speed.
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