So what happens when we run the Equation of Speed with:
- 15.2 watts less aerodynamic drag
- A 789 gram frame (56cm S-Works)
- 6.9 kg system weight
- Hyper-accurate surface telemetry
- Elite rider power profiles
9:58 saved.
Racing the 2025 Unbound on a 2026 Crux 5 would save Sofía Gómez Villafañe over 9:58—purely through equipment efficiency.
This level of simulation may be unique in cycling, but not in other elite sport. Both Formula 1 and America’s Cup sailing utilize simulation extensively to benchmark and refine performance. Hyper-accurate simulation has been one of the key reasons both of these sports have seen such massive leaps in performance.