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:    / @gtn   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... 📹    • How To Cycle Faster For Free - Ride Your B...   📹 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 -    / @gcn   GCN Tech -    / @gcntech   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn