The Win Tunnel is an ongoing web series on Youtube that is produced by Specialized. On the show, the engineers field questions on facebook, twitter, etc… using the hashtag #Aeroiseverything.
A few weeks ago, they tested the myth of the #AeroBeard. This week, they’re testing how different apparel combinations affects your performance. The results are obvious but the performance bottom line may surprise you.
@0candles
Actually, the information benefits us in more than amusing ways. Why wouldn’t you think this research is beneficial? It’s not wasting time. These are the kinds of questions most bike companies can’t answer because they didn’t want to spend the time booking a third-party wind tunnel to investigate these seemingly trivial inquiries.
Also, BOA, not Specialized, makes those hook/loop tabs. You need to vent to them. Better yet, go on their website and post more useless comments.
@Matt
I thought everyone already knew that
Before someone points out Charity Century riders don’t go 50kmh, you gain more time savings the slower you are, just not with linear proportionality.
Now Q: If you have a medium size jersey that you fill with fat, is that more aerodynamic that being skinny and having it flap around?
Aero benefits are exponential, not linear. They tested it at 50Km/h. That’s twice my average speed. I guess this aero stuff makes a difference if you are in a pro tour breakaway or racing, but for any average joe, it’s not that much advantage.
BTW, this is no research, this plain good old marketing.
Malol,
dude above said “NOT with linear proportionality”.
although aero benefits are exponential, and the slower you go, the smaller the speed benefit, since youre talking about fixed distances that means youre out on the course longer. so typically, your TIME SAVED is greater at slower speeds… to a point. smaller speed increase, but greater time saved.
