99 - Sebastian Schluricke of Aerotune

What this episode covers

Thank you to 4iiii Innovations for supporting the podcast! If you're after a reliable, accurate power meter, then use code 20214iiii-EI20% to receive 20% off any Factory Install power meter purchased through the 4iiii website. * 3:45 meet Sebastian Schluricke of Aerotune * 6:45 effect of increasing power vs decreasing aero drag vs decreasing weight on Ironman bike performance * 14:15 why make an easy-to-use aero testing platform? * 22:00 what is Aerotune and how does it work? * 28:15 Aerotune vs aero sensors * 34:45 more on sources of error: route + climate vs rider + equipment * 38:30 Aerotune's accounting for elevation and wind changes * 42:00 the guts of Aerotune's mathematical model * 46:45 the ideal test route * 47:45 impact of weather * 50:00 hardware requirements for testing * 51:30 rolling resistance (CRR) calculations * 55:45 generalized aero recommendations * Body position: * Narrow elbow pad stance * High hand (maybe)  * Flat, stretched-out torso * Shoulder shrug * Optimized head position * Bottle shape and position on the frame * Optimized helmet * Deep or disk rear wheel * Kit / clothing * Front wheel * 68:00 optimizing aerodynamics without compromising metabolic efficiency Try Aerotune for yourself by registering on their website [https://www.aerotune.com/dashboard/]. Watch their YouTube videos [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2lsIXLWiGygp7JN_SUBnA], and d on't forget to snag the Garmin Connect IQ app too. You can also follow Aerotune on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/afasteryou/].