Whatsup! Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I am keen to see this machine in action.I think he could be a real contender. It is an extract from a link on his webpage. Andreas Raelert – With the ultimate aero package for Kona Thanks to his sponsors Swiss Side and CUBE, Andy Raelert will head to the starting line in Hawaii with the ultimate aerodynamic package - including a brand new top level CUBE time trial bike directly from the wind tunnel!Swiss Side, the Swiss aero wheel brand and Raelert Brothers partner, consists of an expert engineering team with over 50 years combined experience in Formula 1 motorsport. Already during this season, the Raelert Brothers have invested significant time in aerodynamic optimization, including development sessions in the GST Wind Tunnel in Immenstaad am Bodensee, Germany.As part of the aerodynamic development process derived directly from Formula 1, detailed CFD analysis (Computational Fluid Dynamics) as well as measurements with the unique Instrumented Bike, which is based on the CUBE Aerium C:62, have also been performed. The methods used by Swiss Side’s aerodynamicists are absolutely unique and ground breaking in the cycling industry. “The F1 CFD methods we bring are the absolute most advanced and our Instrumented Bike on-road measurement system is totally unique to cycling,“ says Jean-Paul Ballard, Swiss Side technical director.The development work with Andreas Raelert has successfully delivered significant aerodynamic gains. His rider position as well as his equipment setup such as helmet, apparel, shoes and drink bottle configuration have all been optimised.The highlight of the comprehensive bike and rider optimisation is the new lightning fast CUBE Time Trial Bike, enhanced with ultimate aerodynamics. Andreas Raelert will launch into the bike Kona leg on this new amazing looking stealth bullet.
Garfield2010 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Holy COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SwissVan Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 By machine, I am referring to the bike ! Its not about the bike, take off the stickers and it looks like any other top end tri bikeNo disrespect meant, it certainly does look fast
Whatsup! Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I agree it is not all about the bike but I do like his chances.I also like watching all the small advances in technology and the behind the scenes efforts been made for Kona (along with most of the top athletes and their sponsors)
Rocket-Boy Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Joh Frodeno is killing it, if he keeps this pace for the rest of the run then he will win comfortably.
bclark Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 I was so hoping Raelert catches him. Out of interest, what happen to Vanhoenacker?
Rocket-Boy Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 I was so hoping Raelert catches him. Out of interest, what happen to Vanhoenacker?I didnt see the end, stopped watching just after 1am.Seems Matt Trautman had a problem too, he was in 24th just after the bike but think he was having a tough run.The heat was apparently insane.
Rocket-Boy Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Jodie Swallow?She had to pull out in the run, not sure why but she was looking pretty strong up to that point.
Shangri la Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Corinne Berg (SA) came 24th out of 61 in her age category, first Kona.
bclark Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Whats up with Kyle Buckingham?I was hoping for a better performance. Just seems since Kyle is no longer with Raynard, he is going from Hero to Zero.
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