Aero Bicycle Wheels

Cyclists! Is there a tangible aerodynamic advantage with shaved legs as a cyclist?

Jul 16, 2009 by r8dioactive | Posted in Cycling

I am trying to bring down my time in the TT. I know that hard training and work will do the most for your time. Yes, I have Aero bars, And yes I do have an aerodynamic helmet. And no, I can not afford an aerodynamic wheel set disk or bicycle. Im already

Millar Time - Aero Wheels

David Millar interviews Ryder Hesjedal about the new prototype Mavic aero wheels before rolling out for TTT practice at training camp.

Ridden & Reviewed: U.S. Made Aero Wheels Square Off « It's Time To ...

by djcurtin

You’ve heard the tip before: “the best upgrade you can make to any bike is to upgrade the wheels.”  And it’s pretty much true.

The more aerodynamic a bike and rider are, the easier time that rider will have propelling the bike and themselves forward as wind drag is decreased.  Similarly, if that rider has less rotational mass to fight, that rider will experience gains in terms of decreased energy required to maintain a given speed, particularly when climbing or accelerating.  As a result, riders often look for gains in aerodynamics and lower weight, particularly when considering new wheels.

There are a host of wheel choices out there.  What most folks are looking at when considering a wheel upgrade is weight, special aerodynamic properties (if any), durability, and cost.  Two of the best in the bunch that do a good job of balancing these sometimes competing factors come from Edge Composites and Zipp.  And each are readily available from the Bicycle Sport Shop rentals department , so I decided to put them to the test!

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