aerodynamics

What’s with the hole in the new Trek Madone? Aerodynamics analysed on radical 2023 superbike

Trek’s radical new design is like nothing else on the market, so why have they done it? Will it actually work? We dive into the aerodynamics to get a better idea…

Fri, Jun 24, 2022 12:22
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Upright cycling water bottle has an angled top to “maintain an aerodynamic position” while sipping, and it’s crowdfunding on Kickstarter

The idea is that you don’t have to tilt your head to hydrate, which Nothirst claims can reduce drag by up to 35% compared to using a traditional bottle

Wed, May 04, 2022 15:21
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“Clear, quantifiable and undeniable”: Swiss Side data shows UCI ban on super tuck and TT position “will increase aerodynamic drag”

Swiss Side says its aero engineers "are not amused" by the UCI's latest rule changes, claiming wind tunnel results show riders can save considerable time by top tube descending and riding in the TT position

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 11:29
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Princeton’s funky wheels arrive in the UK

Princeton CarbonWorks wheels now available to buy in the UK

Fri, Feb 07, 2020 09:41
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Parcours launch the Strade ‘next generation’ aero wheelset, with different rim profiles for front and rear wheels

The British brand are encouraging racers to 'think wider' with the launch of their new £999 tubeless-ready aero wheelset, optimised for 28mm tyres and with different depths and profiles for the front and rear wheels

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 09:00
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Mudguards are MORE aero: study shows that optimum drag reduction is achieved with mudguards on

A study has has shown that an 'optimum decrease in drag' was shown when bikes were fitted with mudguards as opposed to without... is it time to start keeping your on year-round?

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 19:11
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FFWD’s stunning new Falcon 2-spoke wheel to debut in Tour de France time trial

New wheel claims to save 9 watts over rival time trial wheels

Wed, Jul 17, 2019 08:58
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Riders benefit from race motorbikes even at 50 metres

Groupama-FDJ performance director says current UCI rules on race motorbikes don’t go far enough

Sat, Jun 29, 2019 10:20
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Fancy owning your own wind tunnel? HED Cycling’s wind tunnel is up for sale

For sale spacious wind tunnel, two careful owners, located in US, used by HED Cycling, $500,000

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 11:18
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Fast things for 2019 – ten new products to make you faster and more efficient this year

There's all manor of products out there that promise to save you some watts on all areas of your bike. We round up some of the most exciting things out there for 2019...

Sat, Jan 26, 2019 21:15
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