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The Torqued Wrench: Aero is everywhere
Wind tunnel testing yields solid aerodynamic data, but can't account for real-world variables We fight the wind, and we love it, curse it and praise it as it swirls from head to tail. It is our...
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Positioned for pink: The evolution of Hesjedal’s TT position
Note the distance and angle between Hesjedal's right knee and elbow in the final stage of the 2012 Giro d'Italia. Photo: AFP | Luk BeniesMILAN, Italy (VN) — After three weeks of pink jersey hot potato,...
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All systems go: Mavic launches Cosmic CXR80 aero wheels
Mavic Cosmic CXR80 front wheel. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.comAIX LES BAINS, France (VN) — By its own admission, Mavic is fashionably late to the aero wheel party. They showed up a decade ago before...
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From the pages of Velo: Performance Quantified
VeloNews April 2011. Images by Brad Kaminski Editor’s Note: In April 2011, we unveiled VeloLab, our in-depth bike and component testing program that combines objective, lab-based metrics with...
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Tour Tech: New Lazer Wasp aero helmet and Smooth Aeroshell
Van de Broeck in his Lazer Wasp helmet. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com ANNECY, France (VN) — The aerodynamic gains to be made from a bit of dome optimization should not be underestimated....
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From the pages of Velo: VeloLab’s Aero Revisited
Velo May 2012. Photos by Brad Kaminski Editor’s Note: In April 2011, we unveiled VeloLab, our in-depth bike and component testing program that combines objective, lab-based metrics with on-the-road...
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From the pages of Velo: Speed for Purchase
Velo July 2012. Photos by Brad Kaminski Editor’s Note: In April 2011, we unveiled VeloLab, our in-depth bike and component testing program that combines objective, lab-based metrics with on-the-road...
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From the pages of Velo: Time Travelers
Velo August 2012. Photo: Brad Kaminski | VeloNews.com Editor’s Note: In April 2011, we unveiled VeloLab, our in-depth bike and component testing program that combines objective, lab-based metrics with...
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The Track Aero System provides a new — and improved— option for aero testing
Correcting for a host of variables to use power and speed data to calculate drag is the essence of the Aero Track System, a revolutionary method of aero testing introduced by Montreal engineering...
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Technical FAQ: Why is riding in the cold so hard?
Riding those winter roads really is harder. Photo: Brian Holcombe | VeloNews.comThis week, I’ll take a look at why, exactly, riding in cold temperatures feels so much harder than in warm temperatures....
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Specialized unveils in-house wind tunnel facility
A view from the back of the tunnel gives some perspective on the size of the six massive fans. Photo: Evan Rudd | VeloNews.comMORGAN HILL, Calif. (VN) — Specialized on Thursday night unveiled its new...
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Ridley, Lazer to build cycling-specific wind tunnel
Ridley is among five Belgian cycling brands set to break ground on a cycling-specific wind tunnel. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.comCHERASCO, Italy (VN) — Five Belgian cycling brands have attracted...
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Gallery: Variety and tech indecision in the Giro’s uphill time trial
From super-light wheels to taped-on elbow pads, teams were in search of custom answers to the Giro's tough climbing time trial
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Are in-house wind tunnels really worth it for bike companies?
Specialized and Ridley are leading the way with bike-specific wind tunnels in California and Belgium. Photo: SpecializedSince 1990, when Steve Hed and Boone Lennon put reigning Tour de France champion...
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Spotted: Kask’s new road helmet with adjustable vents
The Infinity is designed to swap between extra cooling and improved aerodynamics. Photo: KaskAJACCIO, France (VN) — Team Sky will ride in a brand new Kask helmet this Tour de France, featuring a...
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Tour Tech: How bike change strategy shaped the stage 17 time trial
Alberto Contador chose to stick with his Venge, mounted with a rear disc wheel, while Chris Froome took a bike change just before the final time check. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.comEMBRUN,...
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The Torqued Wrench: A tale of helmet tails
Greg LeMond's Giro time trial helmet was ahead of its time, more similar to the ultra-modern designs we see today than any of the long-tail designs of the last two decades. Photo: John PierceCREVAUX,...
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Bike, tech choices vary wildly at Vail Pass time trial
1 of {count} Back to Start View Larger Image.Gallery: Vail Time Trial Tech The Vail time trial throws a curveball at riders, forcing them to decide between a time trial bike, a road bike, or anything...
View ArticleThe Torqued Wrench: Aero is everywhere
While the advantages of aerodynamic bikes and equipment cannot be denied, Caley Fretz debunks the still-prevalent myths Read the full article at The Torqued Wrench: Aero is everywhere on VeloNews.com.
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Two years of work with Robbie Ketchell to optimize his position on the time trial bike paid dividends for Hesjedal at the Giro Read the full article at Positioned for pink: The evolution of Hesjedal’s...
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