The bike and equipment cause far less air resistance than the cyclist, clothing, and body position (see the previous page…
Bags There are many ways to attach bags to a bike. Most people doing self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking races use bikepacking-style…
I value the reliability, aerodynamics, and braking performance of wheels far more than their weight. Complete wheelsets dominate the market,…
Frame Materials The four main materials used to make bicycle frames: steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber, are all relatively…
Each of the three main brands of road bike gear shifting systems (Campagnolo, SRAM, and Shimano) has advantages and…
The page on showed that on the 2016 Transcontinental Race route, air resistance is predicted to be a larger factor…
Rolling resistance is the energy lost by the tires deforming as the wheels turn. Despite rolling resistance only accounting for…
Everyone’s favorite method of making them cycle faster is to remove weight from their bike or equipment. How much of…
The four types of resistance that prevent a bicycle from endlessly accelerating when pushing on the pedals are: Air resistance:…
Model of Cycling Speed The model of cycling speed used in this section uses well-established equations of what determines cycling…