New bike = slow, slow, slow

[rubywagon]

Talk about feeling discouraged! The first few rides on the Cervelo felt like I was dragging a grand piano behind me! I was extremely frustrated that I had spent so much money on a full carbon aero bike, only to ride WAY slower than I ever had on my Trek.

Yes, yes, YES! I wanted to cry today while out on my ride.

I live in Salt Lake City, which is very hilly. I find that I am slower on the climbs, but even more frustrating is on the flats, when I am really pushing it hard and see that I am hardly moving.

The geometry of the bike does feel different than my Trek. Not uncomfortable, or cramped or anything, just different. I know I need to raise my saddle up a bit. What difference would crank arm size have? I am headed out to the garage with my measuring tape right now to see if there is a big difference between the two.

ETA: The crank arms are the same length.