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The Big Ring

Watopia

Flat
~12.4% dirt ~7.5% rough surface
Dynamic physics

Due to increased rolling resistance, rough terrain adds ~133s to this route with the fastest combo below.

Distance

51.1 km

Elevation

274 m

Climb ratio

5.5 m/km

Terrain

Flat

Lead-in: 2.3 km / 6 m (ridden once, not repeated per lap)

What's the fastest bike for The Big Ring?

Based on our physics model, the Specialized PROJECT 74 is currently the fastest verified combo for The Big Ring in Watopia, finishing in 1:30:11 (~34.0 km/h).

Surface

Surface composition

Tarmac ~80.0%Road Crr 0.0040Gravel Crr 0.0080MTB Crr 0.0090
Dirt ~12.4%Road Crr 0.0160Gravel Crr 0.0090MTB Crr 0.0100
Brick ~4.1%Road Crr 0.0055Gravel Crr 0.0080MTB Crr 0.0090
Wood ~3.3%Road Crr 0.0065Gravel Crr 0.0080MTB Crr 0.0090
Cobbles ~0.1%Road Crr 0.0065Gravel 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 — 2:44 quicker. TT bikes are restricted in many events.
1

Specialized PROJECT 74

Fixed disc wheels (not swappable)

80

match score

Est. finish time: 1:30:11(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Fixed disc wheels frame verified wheels fixed Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 70 Climbing: 4 Gravel: 3 Cobbles: 3
2

Specialized Tarmac SL9

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc

81

match score

+9.27s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Disc / TT wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 68 Climbing: 5 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7
3

Canyon Aeroad 2024 / SRAM

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc

80

match score

+9.98s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Disc / TT wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 68 Climbing: 4 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7
4

Canyon Aeroad CFR Alpecin Premier-Tech

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc

80

match score

+9.98s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Disc / TT wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 68 Climbing: 4 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7
5

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc

81

match score

+10.17s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Disc / TT wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 68 Climbing: 5 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7
6

Cervelo S5

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc

81

match score

+10.30s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Disc / TT wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 69 Climbing: 4 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7
7

Zwift Concept Z1

Fixed disc wheels (not swappable)

77

match score

+10.35s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Fixed disc wheels frame verified wheels fixed Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 70 Climbing: 5 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 1
8

Specialized Tarmac SL9

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

81

match score

+10.54s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 67 Climbing: 6 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7
9

Canyon Aeroad 2024

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc

80

match score

+11.07s slower(34.0 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Disc / TT wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 68 Climbing: 4 Gravel: 1 Cobbles: 7