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Swiss Side Aero Tip - Gravel Tyre Width Effect

Tyre width is an important topic for grip, rolling resistance and comfort. But what is the effect on aerodynamic drag? The results from our wind tunnel test show that increasing...

GRAVEL TYRE ROUGHNESS / ‘KNOB-NESS’ EFFECT

The amount of knobs and tread on gravel tyres can be very important for grip off-road, although it is also a big penalty for rolling resistance on-road. So any way you look...

Performance Analysis Of Swiss Side GRAVON Gravel Wheels And Tyre Setups

With the addition of the new GRAVON 420 and 250 gravel wheel models to the SWISS SIDE line-up, we wanted to show why aerodynamics in gravel riding is also important....

Aerodynamics in Cycling - JP's Podcast Series with Endurance Innovation

Some of our athletes are currently in St. George (USA), to compete in the IRONMAN World Championships this weekend. This time, they are not the only members of the...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Quick and Dirty

So can you be quick and dirty? This is the question we wanted to answer. Jean-Paul (Swiss Side CEO) broke the golden rule of not cleaning his bike before bringing it to...

Swiss side Aero Tip - Gravel Wheel Setup Differences

How much potential is there in the aerodynamic drag performance of different gravel wheels? The numbers from the wind tunnel test show, that the GRAVON 420 aero carbon wheel brings...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Frame Size

TRUE OR FALSE: Riding one frame size smaller with more spacers/longer stem is faster than riding the ideal frame size This is generally TRUE. Smaller frames typically have less drag (this...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Helmet Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: Aero helmets are faster than classic road helmets No surprise Sherlock, this one is TRUE. And there are watts to be gained whether you are in a...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Hands Up

TRUE OR FALSE: The praying mantis position is the fastest time trial position FALSE. Every athlete is individual. Flexibility and the shape a person’s body folds into when they are in...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Shoe covers

TRUE OR FALSE: Shoe covers are the cheapest way to save watts FALSE. In all our tests, shoe covers have made very little difference at all. Below 45km/h, the effect...

Aero Tip - More Fabrics

TRUE OR FALSE: Less suit is less drag FALSE. As aero experts, we go by the motto: the wind doesn’t like skin. By extension, covering more of your skin is...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Bottles Set Up

TRUE OR FALSE: Riding with a standard bottle (or two) on the frame is an aerodynamic disaster You might have guessed, this is TRUE. Round bottles are a big penalty...