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30% More Efficient? The Math Behind Aero vs. Steel

VeloNews Podcasts by Velo

Jan 30, 202660:48Sports & Recreation

We dug into the data to find out. After a 20-minute head-to-head test between a modern aero setup and a classic steel bike, the results were staggering: The aero setup was 30% more efficient, requiring just 221 watts to...

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30% More Efficient? The Math Behind Aero vs. Steel is an episode from VeloNews Podcasts by Velo. We dug into the data to find out. After a 20-minute head-to-head test between a modern aero setup and a classic steel bike, the results were st...

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Published Jan 30, 2026, 60:48 long, audio available.