Getting faster on your bike is every cyclist's dream. Getting aero will help you reach that goal. Understanding what makes you more aero will help you achieve your goals.
A road bike with slick, fast-rolling tyres is the most basic form of aero bike. Usually, the lightest type of bike, even under 6 kgs!
TT clip-on bars on your road bike will help you get more aero and gain more speed and watts.
The most aerodynamic bike is a time trial bike, specifically designed to be fast. These are usually heavier but are the fastest type of bike.
According to a study that BikeRadar conducted, a TT bike can gain you up to 70 more watts at 40km/hr compared to a regular road bike, even though a TT bike is heavier. That’s up to 9 seconds advantage per km on a TT bike.
Although you’ll need to train to be faster, a TT bike can help you gain time and watts simply by riding it.