Aerodynamics
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Tech analysis: The inexact science of Paris-Roubaix
It’s not a case of 'one size fits all' when teams are deciding on what equipment to use for the tough cobbled Monument
The drafting effect: How long can we hold a pro's wheel on the flat?
Pro riders achieve incredible speeds but how much of that is due to drafting? Ollie Bridgewood decided to find out with a simple drafting test
Body Rocket brings its on-bike drag measuring system to road bikes with new prototype
The new tech could make wind tunnels redundant by providing a cheaper alternative to aero testing
How are carbon fibre wheels designed and tested?
We head to a wind tunnel with Reynolds to find out how they make their carbon fibre wheels as aerodynamic as possible
Lidl-Trek announce partnership with Aerosensor in the hunt for aero gains
The team will use the small device that can help in real-world aero optimisation, without the need for hours in a wind tunnel
GCN Tech Show: How is the carbon fibre used in bikes different from carbon fibre used in aerospace?
Carbon fibre is used in jet fighters and space shuttles but is it the same as the carbon fibre used to make bike frames? Dr Oliver Bridgewood explains all…
What is the right helmet for me: Aero or vented?
Which type of helmet is better in which type of situation, if you are in the market for a new helmet this is for you
Bike tech we should all use, but don’t
The bike world is full of amazing tech, but there are some things that don’t get used as much as we think they should
Cycling aerodynamics: The benefits of body fairings and aero base layers
Ollie Bridgewood heads to the wind tunnel to find out how much of an aerodynamic advantage body fairings and base layers provide
Rui Costa’s Cube Litening AIR: Intermarché-Circus-Wanty pro bike
Former World Champion mixed Cube’s lightweight bike with some very aero features
BMC unveils all new Speedmachine in collaboration with Red Bull
New bike is the result of a five-year collaboration with the Red Bull Advanced Technologies team and claims to be the fastest time trial and triathlon bike available
The bike you want versus the bike you need
In a world where we can quite easily be suffocated through choice, we all have a dream bike that we would love to own, but is that really the bike that we need?
Trek announce cheaper SL platform to Madone range
The SL models will accompany the existing SLR range of the seventh generation Madone bringing the all-new isoflow technology to a more economic price point
Can the new Canyon Endurace CFR replace an aero bike?
Conor Dunne tries switching from his beloved Aeroad to the new endurance model from Canyon
Cycling aerodynamics: are aero fairings a waste of time?
Alex and Ollie put drag-reducing fixings to the test
Tall vs small: how much difference does body size make when cycling?
Your height impacts your cycling performance - we did the research to find out how.
Thin vs wide: which tyre is right for you?
Tyre width is an important factor, but it can be hard to know what you actually need.
10 years in 10 tech innovations
Our bikes may look similar to how they did ten years ago, but a lot of things have changed.
GCN Tech Show: The end of sportive bikes?
Ollie and Alex discuss sportive bikes in the era of aero obsession, and try out the new Zwift Play controllers
