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Empire Elevation

New York

RollingDynamic physics

Distance

26.0 km

Elevation

266 m

Climb ratio

10.8 m/km

Terrain

Rolling

Lead-in: 1.8 km / 5 m (ridden once, not repeated per lap)

What's the fastest bike for Empire Elevation?

Based on our physics model, the Specialized Tarmac SL9 with SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650 is currently the fastest verified combo for Empire Elevation in New York, finishing in 50:14 (~31.0 km/h).

Surface

Surface composition

Tarmac ~100.0%Road Crr 0.0040Gravel Crr 0.0080MTB Crr 0.0090
Dynamic physics model active
Dynamic physics is active. Rider height affects aerodynamic drag; this route’s elevation profile is real, measured GPS data (not synthesized), so grade changes are modeled at their actual position along the route.

Best bike & wheel combo for this route

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Fastest overall: Canyon Speedmax CFR with DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc Time Trial — 52s quicker. TT bikes are restricted in many events.
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Specialized Tarmac SL9

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

89

match score

Est. finish time: 50:14(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 66 Climbing: 23
2

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+0.20s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 65 Climbing: 23
3

Specialized Tarmac SL9

Princeton Wake 6560 White

90

match score

+0.87s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 65 Climbing: 25
4

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+1.12s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 65 Climbing: 23
5

Specialized PROJECT 74

Fixed disc wheels (not swappable)

82

match score

+1.67s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Fixed disc wheels frame verified wheels fixed Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 68 Climbing: 14
6

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

Princeton Wake 6560 White

89

match score

+1.68s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 64 Climbing: 25
7

Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+1.82s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 65 Climbing: 23
8

Canyon Aeroad 2024 / SRAM

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+2.03s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 66 Climbing: 22
9

Canyon Aeroad CFR Alpecin Premier-Tech

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+2.03s slower(31.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 66 Climbing: 22