{"id":29753,"date":"2018-12-05T11:46:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T19:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.trainerroad.com\/?p=29753"},"modified":"2022-04-07T07:33:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:33:59","slug":"aero-deep-dive-in-the-specialized-win-tunnel-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-188","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/blog\/aero-deep-dive-in-the-specialized-win-tunnel-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-188\/","title":{"rendered":"Aero Deep Dive in The Specialized Win Tunnel \u2013 Ask a Cycling a Coach 188"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live!<\/p>\n<p>More show notes and discussion in the <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/aero-deep-dive-in-the-specialized-win-tunnel-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-188\/7291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TrainerRoad Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yf6FwjoZ0tE\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start lazyload\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start lazyload\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start lazyload\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Topics covered in this episode<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>What&#8217;s so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel?<\/li>\n<li>Are aerodynamics important?<\/li>\n<li>Pros vs Joes with equipment and performance<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0How does going into the drops effect aerodynamics?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Does bar length matter?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0How to shift your head to gain watts<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Why do some riders create a better drafts than others?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Does sitting up with a tail wind help?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Does optimizing aerodynamics make a difference on the draft?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0When do you not want to wear an aero road helmet?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0How to choose a bike based on your strengths<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Glasses and Beards &#8211; do they cause more drag?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Head position on a road bike<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Does lateral movement decrease aerodynamics?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Why are shaved legs faster?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Why is the UCI beginning to crack down on sock length?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Skin suit vs. skin tight race kit<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0The evolution of wheel design<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Why aren\u2019t mountain bikes aero?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Does Nate\u2019s \u201cFranken Bike\u201d make sense for gravel racing?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Do downhill and enduro athletes benefit from aerodynamics?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0What effects do number plates have on aerodynamics?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Aero bars vs. round bars<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Are hydration packs beneficial?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Does Jonathan actually have a world class CdA?<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Do the UCI rules cause frustration for product engineers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Links Mentioned in this episode<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialized Win Tunnel Youtube Channel:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2PlWqy2\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2PlWqy2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2PlWqy2<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Venge:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ruU4n3\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2ruU4n3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2ruU4n3<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Tarmac:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2jXFYXg\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2jXFYXg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2jXFYXg<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Evade helmet:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2EdPqlJ\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2EdPqlJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2EdPqlJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Prevail helmet:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2E0khkK\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2E0khkK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2E0khkK<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Win Tunnel: To Beard or Not to Beard:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/1n4eACy\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1n4eACy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/1n4eACy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Evade skin suit:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ATl1VH\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2ATl1VH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2ATl1VH<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized 321 Disk wheel:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ARLzGJ\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2ARLzGJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2ARLzGJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Epic:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QcKcx1\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2QcKcx1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2QcKcx1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Ambush helmet:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QDIpjL\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2QDIpjL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2QDIpjL<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Aerofly Carbon Handlebar:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2UhR62h\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2UhR62h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2UhR62h<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Specialized Shiv:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QfjFPD\" href=\"https:\/\/exit.sc\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2QfjFPD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bit.ly\/2QfjFPD<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/540277833&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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