Category: Aero Wheel Science
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Three Things all Cyclists Need to Know About Vibration
We’ve written a lot about vibration and cycling wheels on this blog. Two key articles were about natural frequencies and how vibration transfers to the cyclist. Both of these articles were heavy on the science. If you want to learn about both in detail I invite you to read them. This article will explain the main things…
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Watts/Dollar in Cycling Equipment
When working with athletes I often talk in terms of watts per dollar when thinking about making upgrades to a bike. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the watts saved for a product but cost is a serious consideration for most athletes. All the charts I’ve ever seen show a product and the estimated…
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Why Our Fastest Road Wheels are Gravel Wheels
Our fastest road wheels are actually our gravel wheels. What? Yes, I had to do a double take when I processed this data in the wind tunnel. When testing our All Sport (AS) and Gravel line in the A2 Wind Tunnel, I made a last minute decision to test a 32mm Continental GP 5000 on…
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How Road Vibration Transfers to the Cyclist
Our latest research is looking at vibration and how it impacts cycling wheels, rolling resistance, and most recently, the cyclist. What know that vibration in a human creates micro tears in the muscles and the body attempts to stabilize itself, both leading to fatigue. Our theory states that if you can manage the vibration through…
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IM Hawaii & IM Kona Wheel, Tire, & Tire Pressure
I recently visited The Big Island of Hawaii and reviewed the bike course for Ironman Hawaii 70.3 and Ironman Kona. I’ve spent time studying the course and have been fortunate to attend the World Championship race seven times. Over the years I’ve learned a lot and hope this article will help prepare you for your…
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Why Lower Tire Pressures for Wider Cycling Tires and Rims
Wider wheels = faster wheels. However, the key to getting the most out of a wider internal rim width wheel is accurate tire pressure. If you haven’t lowered your tire pressure, you’re losing time. This article walks you through why lower pressures are required for larger tires or wider rims. Casing Tension in Cycling Tires…
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How a Cycling Wheel Supports its Load
You probably know that wheels are an essential component of a bike’s design, but have you ever wondered how the spokes of the wheel work to keep it rolling? In this article, we’ll explore the highly debated question, “Does a Cycling Wheel Stand on the Bottom Spokes or Hang from the Top Spokes?” Does a…
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How Carbon Fiber Wheels Lower Vibration and Make You Faster
Cycling wheels are one of the closest components to the surface of road and their design and materials can significantly impact the ride quality. (Note: a wheel does not include a tire.) One of the factors that affects the ride quality is the wheel’s ability to absorb vibration generated from the road surface. Carbon fiber…
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IM Oceanside Wheel Selection for Coastal Courses
On April 1, 2023, Ironman Oceanside kicks off. For many, this represents the start of a new triathlon season after a long winter. If you are participating in Ironman Oceanside you’re likely making your final preparations for the big day. This post is to help you prepare your ideal wheels, tires, and tire pressure to…
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Setting Tire Pressure On A Nascar Track – Clash Miami
Last week I was invited to Clash Miami to run a wheel pit for the pro races. To make a long story short, Clash Endurance created a triathlon series that takes place on Nascar track. I was on site at Homestead-Miami Speedway, host of Clash Miami, with a number of FLO wheels incase a pro…
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Being An Efficient Cyclist – Aerodynamics
This is part two of the series Secret To Fast Cycling: How To Be An Efficient Cyclist. In part 1, we discussed cycling efficiency and mechanical systems. Today, we apply these concepts to aerodynamics. Aerodynamics is important for you as a cyclist because regardless of how fast you are on the bike, understanding how to…
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Secrets To Fast Cycling
The goal for any cyclist is to use whatever you put into pedals to move you forward, efficiently. In my 10 years in this industry, it never fails that the fastest athletes find every mechanical advantage they can. This article is the introduction for how to be an efficient cyclist. Throughout this series we will…
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When The Rule of 105 Can Make You Slower
The rule of 105 for a cycling wheel states the following: The Rule of 105 states that the rim must be at least 105% the width of the tire if you have any chance of re-capturing airflow from the tire and controlling it or smoothing it. This was originally coined by Josh Poertner, who spent…