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Swiss Side Aero Tip - Aero Visor Secret

TRUE OR FALSE: Wearing an aero helmet without the visor negates the aero advantage FALSE. In all of the aero testing we have done to date with athletes in the...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - 1 X Gains

TRUE OR FALSE: A 1x chainring is faster than a classic double or triple This one is TRUE. The aerodynamic benefit comes primarily from removing the front derailleur. The larger...

HADRON Ultimate 800 Rim Brake - Cycling Times Review (Oct. 22)

Nice feedback written in French by Guillaume Duvigneau from Cycling Times about our Swiss Side HADRON Ultimate 800 wheels. Check it here: https://cycling-times.fr/.../swissside-hadron-ultimate-800/ What Guillaume loved most about the...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Rim vs. Disc Brake

Bikes with disc brakes are slower Well, this can be TRUE and FALSE. It is TRUE that disc brake installations add aerodynamic drag, because They increased frontal area and airflow...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Size Matters

TRUE OR FALSE: The deeper the aero wheels, the faster the bike This is TRUE but can be FALSE in certain conditions TRUE. Deeper aero wheels, if designed correctly like...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Bellies Are Fast

TRUE OR FALSE? The skinnier the rider, the faster the bike This can be TRUE and FALSE. TRUE, because skinnier and smaller riders have a smaller frontal area and therefore...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Weight Savings

TRUE OR FALSE? The lighter the set-up, the faster the bike. Absolutely FALSE, this is a cycling industry myth. We’ve tried, we’ve tested, and aero wins 99% of the time....

Swiss Side Aero Tip - Rubber Time

TRUE OR FALSE? Slick Tyres are faster FALSE. It may be counterintuitive, but a slick (smooth) tyre surface is not good for aerodynamics. Structure on the tyre shoulder adds turbulence...

Swiss Side Aero Tip - High Wind Triathlon Setup

Swiss Side's technical director, Jean-Paul Ballard shows us a ideal aerodynamic set up for high wind conditions. Every watt counts!

Swiss Side Aero Tip - High Socks Rule

TRUE OR FALSE? Higher socks are more aerodynamic TRUE. We’ve said it already and we’ll say it again, wind doesn’t like skin. So covering up is better for your aerodynamic...

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Swiss Side AERO TIP - Road Bike Helmets & Aerodynamics

Swiss Side's technical director, Jean-Paul Ballard talks about the effect of your helmet on your aerodynamic performance. Watch Aero Tip Video.