Building on the success of Aerobar One and the evolution of time trial positioning, we saw the potential in providing an ecosystem that catered for a greater length, inclination angle and cup stack adjustment.
Overcoming these challenges required a system-wide approach with a completely new design, specifically in the manner of mounting and creating a robust method for all desired adjustment options. Our Aerobar Two and Three Fit Kit solutions are a manifestation of this and continue to be a set of components that we continue to develop.
The Aero Fit Kit is engineered to deliver consistent positional outcomes and enhance the position optimisation process, the Aerobar systems help deliver the most aerodynamically efficient TT positions.
Why is this so important? More than 70% of the aerodynamic drag experienced when riding a TT bike comes from airflow over the body of the athlete. Optimisation of your TT position yields the greatest performance gains.
The high-hands time trial position has long been used by athletes seeking greater comfort, but field aero testing (Alphamantis Technologies) shows that a properly supported high-hands position also tests faster as well.
Our test data shows a 3.5% lower average CdA (Variable 1 vs Variable 2 below). This is an equivalent power gain of 14 Watts, worth over 30 seconds for a 40 km time trial completed at 375 Watts. For a full distance IRONMAN completed at 290 Watts, this is an equivalent power gain of 10 Watts, worth over 100 seconds.
A properly supported high-hands position allows the athlete to better execute aero techniques and improves position consistency. The net performance gain from an improved aerodynamic position has a very significant impact on time trial performance, across all disciplines.
