Aerodynamics

Eurobike VLOG Part 1
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Eurobike VLOG Part 1

As an avid cycling enthusiast and an engineering (s)expert, I was thrilled to be part of Eurobike, the world’s leading cycling trade fair. This event was a unique blend of innovation and tradition, attracting cycling aficionados from all corners of the globe. My presence there, brought an additional layer of excitement for those who followed…

9Velo CC45 CC55 Carbon Wheel Review: An Engineering Masterpiece
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9Velo CC45 CC55 Carbon Wheel Review: An Engineering Masterpiece

9Velo is a relatively new company, but the individuals behind it have been in the carbon fibre wheel industry for a considerable length of time. These gravel wheels have some of the highest levels of manufacturing quality that I have ever seen. The hubs are probably the best ones you can buy; they make DT Swiss units look like rough copies in comparison.

9Velo CD55 Wheel Review: Quiet, Well made and Fast
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9Velo CD55 Wheel Review: Quiet, Well made and Fast

9Velo is a relatively new company based in the Chinese coastal city of Xiamen. They are well versed in the manufacture of wheels with a claimed 50 years+ of combined engineering experience within the organisation. These CD55 wheels are the first to feature their new axial freewheel system which has up to 54 teeth of engagement. This is a well engineered wheelset and good value for money.

Review: Magene Exar RB45 Pro Asymmetric Road Bike Wheels
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Review: Magene Exar RB45 Pro Asymmetric Road Bike Wheels

Introduction Magene are a fairly new entrant into the road bike wheel marketplace but they are well known for their power meter and turbo trainer offerings. Magene also have a large OEM presence. Exar is their wheel specific sub brand. The wheels on test are RB45 Pro rim brake wheels with a Shimano freehub. They…

Ascent Polaris Wheel Review: Complete CRAP, Avoid them
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Ascent Polaris Wheel Review: Complete CRAP, Avoid them

Introduction Ascent is a company based in Singapore who make a bicycle parts. A relatively young company, they have been around on the market for a few years. The wheels on tested were their Polaris with DT 180 hubs and carbon spokes. Ascent have stated their rims are made in China by a third party…

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