Does Aero Matter If You Aren't a Pro?

How much do aero upgrades matter for ages groupers? Do you really need expensive deep-section wheels, aero helmets, and a dedicated TT bike to be fast in triathlon? We hit the wind tunnel to test the most common bike upgrades at real age-group racing speeds (30-40 km/h) to see what actually saves you time and watts. 00:00 Do You Need Aero Gear? 00:34 How Wind Tunnels Work 02:00 Road Bike vs Drops vs Aero Bars 04:16 Testing the TT Bike 06:30 Head Position 07:36 Testing Armrest Width & Wheel Depth 08:26 Bottle Setups 09:50 Do Aero Helmets Make a Difference? 11:04 Conclusion Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@gtn/join Useful Links Join GTN YouTube Memberships 👉 https://gtn.io/JoinGTNmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gtn.io/subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 https://gtn.io/qonrQw Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore Insurance products 👉 https://gtn.io/insurance Which of these aero upgrades are you thinking of making to your setup for your next triathlon? 🚴 Let us know in the comments! Watch more on GTN... 📹 https://youtu.be/zJHEgrie9xs?si=MMhcm7A6A8EtpODW 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Keep Your Focus on Me (Instrumental Version) - Basixx Overboard - Mizlo Solitario (Instrumental Version) - Lawd Ito The Under World - PW We Come Alive (Instrumental Version) - waykap #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run [Insert appropriate Hashtags here] The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Ryzon: https://gtn.io/ryzon Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Roka: https://gtn.io/Roka Silca: https://gtn.io/silca Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn