As triathletes and time trialists we’re all familiar with the importance of aerodynamics. At least we’ve all heard that it’s important. However I still frequently meet folks who don’t really believe that it’s all that important in the real world (outside of wind tunnels) or that you have to be Fabian Cancellara for aerodynamics to […]
So FC did ride the new Specialized TT rig in the Romandie prologue. For him it wasn’t a great result at 11th place, but it was only 3k so one mistimed turn can be the difference between winning and dropping out of the top 10. (Graham Watson photo) (Edward Madden photo) Note once again no […]
So this pops up today on SRAM’s blog: Supposedly the big boys will soon ride this in Pro Tour TTs. First reaction: UGGGLY! It gives the Giant “icebreaker” a run for it’s money in the “bleeechhh” dept. Of course that matters not one iota to air molecules whizzing past it at 40mph. And what those […]
First there was the “Obree Egg”: Then there was the “Superman”: Followed by the “Landis Mantis”: Now we have the “Tollakson Tickle”: Why the “tickle”? It’s all in the armrests, which were procured from two major “athletic supporters”: Ok I’ll stop. So what do these positions have in common (other than the first 3 being […]
We teamed up with Endurance Nation to create this new FREE EBook: It contains lots of info about proper triathlon bike fit, race day setup, where to spend your money to yield the greatest speed return and much more! The ebook also includes 45′ of audio and a 30′ minutes of video analysis! But Wait […]
Lisbeth came out victorious, but it was very close! Karen and Lis jockeyed back and forth the whole way, and it came down to a sprint up the final climb – I was pretty sure one or both were going to toss their Powerbars! On any other day it could easily have gone the other […]
Looks pretty slick – very thin for sure. Definitely some Airfoil cues, and although it’s tough to see in this photo, it must have a curved seat tube snugged up around the rear wheel – otherwise it wouldn’t be UCI legal. Key features: Missing rear brake (must be under the chain stays) Very clean trailing […]
We are happy to announce that we have two new swim clinics scheduled for the weekend of March 28th. They will take place at UConn Avery Point, and we will have the whole pool facility to ourselves! Both clinics will have 3 coaches and two underwater cameras with poolside video motion analysis (I-PUMA). Class sizes […]
It still amazes me that some folks continue to insist that a steep seat angle is somehow bad or wrong. It is for a standard road position, but for aero position it is essential. The UCI forces pro cyclists to set their saddles at least 5cm behind the BB, or about at about 74 degrees. […]
Our good friend and 2x top-10 Kona Pro Dede Griesbauer recently visited us with her brand new 2009 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Special Edition. We went back through the fit process (recall we had worked with Dede on her previous bike exactly 1 year ago). Her new position is much improved: the “long and low” […]
