# Virtual Wind Tunnel, Aero Bike & Rider Setup (STAC & 4iiii)

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**Category:** Equipment\
**Tags:** bike-setup, bike\
**Created:** [January 9, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/virtual-wind-tunnel-aero-bike-rider-setup-stac-4iiii/27506 "2020-01-09T17:34:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/virtual-wind-tunnel-aero-bike-rider-setup-stac-4iiii/27506/1 "2020-01-09T17:34:09Z")

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STAC, now under the 4iiii brand umbrella, is working on a Virtual Wind Tunnel process.  
[https://www.staczero.com/vwt/](https://www.staczero.com/vwt/)

It was discussed recently on the Faster by Flo podcast

> **[Virtual Wind Tunnels For Cyclists](https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-cp9im-79c79f3?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share)**
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> Andrew Buckrell from 4iiii joins us on the show. During this episode, we’ll discuss the virtual wind tunnel technology that Andrew and his team have developed. Learn how using an iPad and a 3d scanner can help you become a faster cyclist. Listening...

Older references:

> **[What is the STAC Virtual Wind Tunnel? - Triathlon Magazine Canada](https://triathlonmagazine.ca/gear/what-is-the-stac-virtual-wind-tunnel/)**
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> In the first of two videos, Daniel Clarke explains what the VWT is, and the testing procedure.

> **[STAC Performance Virtual Wind Tunnel](https://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/STAC_Performance_Virtual_Wind_Tunnel_6443.html)**
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> Marrying state-of-art gaming tech with CFD, here's a company that brought a wind tunnel into my garage.

> **[Best Bike Split](https://www.bestbikesplit.com/case-study-assessing-aero)**
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> Our revolutionary math and physics algorithm incorporates specific course data with your aero profile and power data to create a precise power plan for every section of the course.

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**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/virtual-wind-tunnel-aero-bike-rider-setup-stac-4iiii/27506/2 "2020-01-09T20:20:03Z")

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Just listened to that episode of Faster last week…definitely intrigued!

Haven’t had a chance to dig into it more since then, though…