Performance deltas wheel combinations
We tested different wheel combinations of our HADRON² Series in the wind tunnel to measure drag and steering moment differences. The data was measured on 2018 Canyon Speedmax CF SLX at 45km/h....
Aero & Tech Tips
Save watts, power, and time
Optimise your power to your highest possible level with our aero and tech tips.
Need additional knowledge? We recommend staying up-to-date by tuning into our aero podcast, Swiss inSide, where we delve into intriguing insights and discuss the various aero gains discovered during our wind tunnel testing sessions.
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...
Patrick Lange // Challenge Roth 2023
Newsletter
Sign up
Subscribe to be the first to know about the latest aero news, tips, and tricks from Swiss Side.
