I think it was Fred Grappe who did some tests with younger riders on new and old equipment and the differences were quite large. Mainly lower weight and stiffer frames and wheels, if I remember correctly.
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I think it was Fred Grappe who did some tests with younger riders on new and old equipment and the differences were quite large. Mainly lower weight and stiffer frames and wheels, if I remember correctly.