by Max Belcher | Oct 12, 2023 | SSEH Blog News
Front Wheel Testing Blog Aerodynamic drag has a significant contribution to an athlete’s resistance. As the athlete’s velocity increases, so does the power required to overcome their aerodynamic drag. An athlete must consider not just their body position but the drag...
by Max Belcher | Jul 10, 2023 | SSEH Blog News
Repeatability Blog Repeatability is key to understanding and validating wind tunnel test data. Unless variables are meticulously monitored and controlled, the variability of results could be greater than the marginal differences attempting to be measured. How a wind...
by Max Belcher | Jun 13, 2023 | SSEH Blog News
Cycling Shoes Blog Are your shoes slowing you down? With such a wide variety of shoes and fastening mechanisms available on the market, choosing the best shoe for an athlete can become a tricky decision to make! Comfort and aesthetics are often the deciding factor,...
by Max Belcher | May 4, 2023 | SSEH Blog News
Handlebar Width Blog Handlebar width is considered during a good bike fit to provide both comfort and best fit anatomically. However, aerodynamically, gains can also be found in correct choice of handlebar width. It has been understood and adopted by elite...
by Max Belcher | Apr 13, 2023 | SSEH Blog News
Chain Lubricant Testing Have you ever wondered the effect that your choice of lubricant has on your chain’s efficiency? On our chain rig here at Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub we recently put a variety of chain lubricants to the test to find out. Method: The...
by Max Belcher | Feb 15, 2023 | SSEH Blog News
Handlebar Stiffness Testing Have you ever considered the effect handlebar width has on stiffness? Manufacturers frequently make claims about the stiffness of new products in the market, either due to new materials or construction methods. Using our Stiffness...
