This Illegal Hack Makes You Ride Downhill Faster Instantly!
Do aerodynamics matter for Downhill mountain biking? Although skinsuits are banned for DH World Cup racing, riding kits have been getting tighter and tighter. To find out if they make a difference, our ex-road cycling pro Isaac Mundy headed to a wind tunnel and the trails to see how different styles of riding kit - even the dreaded controversial full-body skinsuit - affected his speeds and times!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Some history!
2:02 - Chris Porter’s insights
2:39 - Changes to the rules
3:45 - The wind tunnel!
4:48 - Wind tunnel testing
7:18 - Wind tunnel results
10:49 - Taking it to the trails
11:17 - Real-world testing
17:05 - Real-world results
18:05 - Dan Bigham’s insights
19:50 - Conclusions
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