Does Aero Matter If You Aren't a Pro?

How much do aero upgrades matter for ages groupers? Do you really need expensive deep-section wheels, aero helmets, and a dedicated TT bike to be fast in triathlon?
We hit the wind tunnel to test the most common bike upgrades at real age-group racing speeds (30-40 km/h) to see what actually saves you time and watts.

00:00 Do You Need Aero Gear?
00:34 How Wind Tunnels Work
02:00 Road Bike vs Drops vs Aero Bars
04:16 Testing the TT Bike
06:30 Head Position
07:36 Testing Armrest Width & Wheel Depth
08:26 Bottle Setups
09:50 Do Aero Helmets Make a Difference?
11:04 Conclusion

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