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    FeaturedReferenceSpeed Tests

    All About Zwift’s New Quintana Roo V-PR TT Frame

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    June 16, 2022
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    Zwift’s May update included the first frame in-game from US-based Quintana Roo, a company which specializes in triathlon bikes. The frame is QR’s flagship V-PR, and it’s easy to spot on course thanks to QR’s signature “leading edge absent technology”: a non-driveside aero chainstay.

    Here’s how it’s described in the Drop Shop:

    Re-designed from the ground up, the V-PR is Quintana’s most variable condition-favorable triathlon bike ever. Carve roundabouts, attack rollers, descend, corner and climb in confidence. The V-PR is built for triathletes and is one of the best-handling bikes in triathlon.

    The Quintana Roo V-PR in real life

    This frame is priced at 638,600 Drops and level-locked at 16. Like every TT frame in Zwift it is rated 4 stars for aero and 1 for weight, so we had to run it through our normal tests to learn exactly how it performs.

    Here’s everything you need to know about the performance of the new Quintana Roo V-PR frame in Zwift.

    Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance

    The V-PR turned in the same flat test time as several other frames, meaning it ranks right around the 50th percentile in the universe of TT frames on Zwift. Its test time matches the BMC Time Machine, Canyon Speedmax, Specialized Shiv, Diamondback Andean, Scott Plasma, and Specialized Shiv S-Works.

    Its test time of 49:58 is notably 3 seconds slower than the Cervelo P5, despite Quintana Roo claiming the V-PR is faster than the P5 at all yaw angles. By comparison, the current fastest TT frame (Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Disc) turns in a time of 49:41 on our test course, which is two laps of Tempus Fugit totaling 34.6km.

    Climb Performance

    The Quintana Roo V-PR’s climbing performance places it mid-pack, much like its flat test performance.

    The V-PR turns in a respectable Alpe time of 50:10. The fastest overall climbers in game (Felt IA 2.0 and Scott Plasma RC Ultimate) complete the test in 50:01.

    Note: all test results above are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm carbon wheelset.

    Conclusions

    Quintana Roo’s V-PRO doesn’t turn in particularly remarkable performances on Zwift, with several other frames available at lower level locks with comparable (or better) performance. Still, it’s one of the cheapest TT frames available and locked at a fairly low level (16), so its performance is in keeping with its pricing and availability.

    It does include a functional color slider, so if you’re a QR fan in real life and/or simply want a frame that stands out from the crowd, this may be the one.

    The Quintana Roo V-PR will be added to the following posts, and it can also be found on our Master Zwift Frames List:

    • Zwift Shopping Guide: What To Buy At Each Level
    • Zwift Speed Tests: TT Frame Ranking Charts

    Questions or Comments?

    Share below!

    Important note: this post contains speed test results for Zwift frames or wheels. These results may change over time, and a bike’s performance relative to others may also change. We don’t always revise posts when performance rankings change, but we do keep current, master versions of our speed test results which are always available. See the frame charts, wheel charts, and Tron vs Top Performers for current performance data.

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      Paul Southworth
      Paul Southworth
      9 months ago

      “notably 3 seconds slower than the Cervelo P5, despite Quintana Roo claiming the V-PR is faster than the P5” Will Zwift listen to Eric? It’s time to nerf the P5 again!

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      Carl J(@runbikebbq)
      9 months ago
      Reply to  Paul Southworth

      “Quintana Roo claiming the V-PR is faster than the P5″
      So, may not be that the P5 needs to be nerfed, but either the Roo needs to be updated (like a lot of bikes in Zwift), or, Roo’s tests don’t translate to the real world.

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      9 months ago
      Reply to  Carl J

      Or QR’s real-world tests don’t translate to the virtual world. ;P

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      Paul Southworth
      Paul Southworth
      9 months ago
      Reply to  Carl J

      I don’t think Zwift should nerf any equipment, ever. They should let customers keep what they bought and issue new versions with different characteristics if necessary. They should see the purchase as a contract, just like IRL.

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      Carl J(@runbikebbq)
      9 months ago
      Reply to  Paul Southworth

      Think of it as a mandatory recall. If zwift releases something that isn’t true, they should fix it. With that said, I’m surprised at how often they’ve had to nerf bikes after they’ve been released. There’s been many bikes I believe, that @Eric Schlange has pointed out in his tests, that Zwift has fixed after they’ve released. No reason why they can’t do hundreds of tests on each bike before releasing (especially since Eric is able to test each bike without the same resources) @Eric Schlange I’m really surprised that they haven’t officially hired you as head of In Game… Read more »

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      9 months ago
      Reply to  Carl J

      I actually have a while post concept out together, proposing a standardized testing protocol Zwift would use to convert IRL bikes and wheels to virtual ones.

      Imagine if Zwift’s physics for frames and wheels were based on standardized scientific testing? Talk about a marketing opportunity, and a +1 for realism!

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      Paul Southworth
      Paul Southworth
      9 months ago
      Reply to  Carl J

      If that’s what they need to do, they should fix it for the customer (not ruin their purchase) or just offer a refund if the user wants it. Instead of the customer eating Zwift’s mistake, Zwift should eat it.

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      Jeff
      Jeff(@jeffrey-bristow)
      9 months ago

      Nice addition. Now if we can get an Argon TT bike I will be able to match my outdoor kit with my indoor.

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      Jordan
      Jordan
      8 months ago

      Please add this frame to your TT charts https://zwiftinsider.com/charts-tt/

      And those charts indicate the Shiv S-Works is still the fastest climber, so either the charts need updating, or your comment about the fastest at 50:01 being fastest needs revision.

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