The graphs show, sorted by brand, the drag curves of the 16 aero wheels at different angles of attack (-20 to 20 degrees). There are two measurement curves for each model. One curve refers to the measurement with the original wheels, the second curve to the measurement with the reference wheels. For the expensive models, the comparative measurements were carried out with Zipp 404 Firecrest (2014 model). For the affordable price group, we chose the aerodynamically equally good but heavier Hadron 625 from Swiss Side for the comparative measurements.
This is how we tested in the wind tunnel:
You can find the test results, equipment and geometry data of the 16 test bikes in this series of articles online and as a PDF download at the bottom:
- BH G6 Pro Dura-Ace (6,499 euros)
- BH G6 Pro 105 (2,999 euros)
- Canyon Aerorad CF SLX 9.0 Ltd (6,799 euros)
- Canyon Aerorad CF SLX 7.0 (3,199 euros)
- Cervélo S5 Dura-Ace (6,800 euros)
- Cervélo S2 105 (2,700 euros)
- Felt AR FRD (9,999 euros)
- Felt AR3 (2,499 euros)
- Fuji Transonic SL (4,999 euros)
- Fuji Transonic 2.7 (1,799 euros)
- Giant Propel Advanced SL (9,000 euros)
- Giant Propel Advanced 2 (1,700 euros)
- Merida Reacto Team E (7,899 euros)
- Merida Reacto 5000 (2,149 euros)
- Specialised S-Works Venge Dura-Ace (7,299 euros)
- Specialised Venge Elite 105 (2,499 euros)
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