There’s fast, and there’s optimized-aero fast. Engineered for speed and efficiency above all else, an aero race bike is the choice when every watt counts. These streamlined machines can help you slice through the wind when you’re on the attack or sprinting for the win.
Key Characteristics of an Aero Race Bike
Whether it’s sprinting, launching a solo attack, or chasing down a breakaway, an aero road bike is designed to help you cheat the wind. Tube shapes, cable routing, components and wheel selection are all optimized to reduce wind resistance.
Aero road bikes feature deep-section carbon wheels to help you slice through wind with maximum efficiency.
Aero road bikes are designed to place you in a longer, lower, more aerodynamic position than a traditional road racing bike. The frameset (frame and fork) features aero tube shaping— often integrated with components including the wheels, handlebar, stem and seatpost—to minimize wind drag for maximum efficiency.
Aero road bikes typically weigh a little more than their road-racing counterparts due to their distinctive tube shapes and deep-section wheels. But their overall weight is still extremely low—light enough to be raced at the sport’s highest level.
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Aero Race Bike FAQ
This aero rocketship is built for speed when it matters most. The tubes feature a truncated ellipse shape for a frame that is both ultra-stiff and superlight. Through Computational Fluid Dynamics and wind-tunnel data, engineers optimize each tube shape to deliver superior aerodynamic performance.