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Felt TA FRD Aero Test Session with Velo News
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Felt TA FRD Aero Test Session with Velo News

It is April 12, 2017 and I’m about to aero test the latest Felt TA FRD, reportedly the fastest track frame in the world. I’ll be riding dozens of 30mph laps around the Velo Sports indoor velodrome in Carson, California.  I was personally invited by Felt, as the only retailer representative, to test the bike…

Velodrome Aero Testing an Ironman Triathlon Setup

Velodrome Aero Testing an Ironman Triathlon Setup

I recently posted my test results from my trip with Marty to use the cutting edge Alphamantis Track Aero System (TAS) at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. The TAS provides real-time aerodynamic data to the tester while you’re riding, which facilitates faster on-the-spot results and decisions compared to my normal field testing routine….

Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics – Part 3. Track Bike Aero Test.

Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics – Part 3. Track Bike Aero Test.

I recently had the opportunity to use the cutting edge Alphamantis Track Aero System (TAS) at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario. The TAS provides real-time aerodynamic data to the tester while riding, which facilitates faster on-the-spot results and decisions compared to my normal field testing routine. With anticipation and excitement, Marty and…

Watch Our Latest Video and Earn a Chance to Win a Pair of Corima Aero+ Carbon Wheels!

Watch Our Latest Video and Earn a Chance to Win a Pair of Corima Aero+ Carbon Wheels!

Fit Werx recently released a new video (linked front and center on the fitwerx.com home page) that documents some of our history and helps riders, triathletes, coaches, event promoters, employees and others tell the Fit Werx story.  We are excited about this video and want to encourage you to watch it and pass it on…

Latest Aero Helmets

  We recently finished writing the aero helmet review for the Triathlete Magazine Buyer’s Guide and the above is a picture of the candidates we reviewed.  There are a number of relatively new aero helmets out there and one of our favorites this year is the new Bell Javelin (see below).   The Javelin (as worn…

Wind Tunnel Testing, Virtual Wind Tunnel & Weight vs. Aero.

Aerodynamics 101 You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers… Howdy Tech Support from the great state of Texas. It seems like more and more products are being wind tunnel tested, yet multiple companies often claim that their product is the most aero. They can’t all be right in their claims. What gives? Lincoln, TX Dear Lincoln,…

Relentless Pursuit of Performance – Dean’s Latest A2 Wind Tunnel Trip
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Relentless Pursuit of Performance – Dean’s Latest A2 Wind Tunnel Trip

I promised a report of my most recent trip to the A2 wind tunnel back in 2021.   While it took me a while to get to the write-up, I fortunately still have all the data and notes.  Even better, now that time has passed, I can draw better conclusions about this trip than I could…

Aero Position Progression – The Continued Exploration of the Aero Riding Position of Master’s National Champion Dean Phillips
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Aero Position Progression – The Continued Exploration of the Aero Riding Position of Master’s National Champion Dean Phillips

Background and Old Position: Up until 2017, I spent many years testing and fine tuning my aero position.  I was pursuing record; records where set-up details matter a lot.  I documented a lot of this in prior posts.  However, I stopped riding the position I had put so much time into refining a few years…

Beyond Aero – Things to Think About when Buying a New Tri Bike

Beyond Aero – Things to Think About when Buying a New Tri Bike

We get it (and have preached it for years). Sustainable full-vehicle (bike and rider) aerodynamics is really important for triathletes looking to maximize their performance. This being said, there are a lot of aero tri bikes on the market. Making a decision based on one being slightly more aero than another in a wind tunnel…

Dean’s Podcast Interview on Aerodynamics on SemiProCycling.com

Dean’s Podcast Interview on Aerodynamics on SemiProCycling.com

Damian Ruse of SemiProCycling.com recently interviewed Dean on how he has gained over 3 mph of speed over the past ten years without producing any more power. Dean has one of the most aerodynamic positions and equipment set-ups in the world for a rider of his size. This is a great opportunity to learn from…

Cervelo S5 – Possibly the Fastest UCI Legal Road Bike Available

Cervelo S5 – Possibly the Fastest UCI Legal Road Bike Available

Learn more about Cervelo Cycles here. Material: Carbon Fiber Geometry: Performance Road Price Category: Framesets $3000+. Built Bikes $3500+. Components: Rival, Ultegra, Di2 and Fit Werx Custom. Who is it for? The Cervelo S5 is for the technology oriented rider who is looking for an aerodynamic edge without having to make many compromises in other…