Re: Hoe Aero does it really need to be?

On 6/10/2025 9:15 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:

On 6/10/2025 5:15 PM, Zen Cycle wrote:

Factor Bicycles revealed a new Aero bike prototype at Stage 1 of the Critérium du Dauphiné this past sunday.
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https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/how-did-they-keep-this-a-secret- insane- new-factor-prototype-blows-minds-at-the-dauphine/
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In addition to yet more aero shaping of the frame components, it uses a Hope-style fork with extremely wide-set legs, which have been successfully used on track bikes for several years now. The theory is that the fork legs help shape the air around the rider's legs, as well as allowing more of the front wheel to hit clean air.

 I wonder how long that fork design will remain legal. UCI is pretty conservative about visible aero tricks.
 

It's been legal for track bikes for several years now. Granted, the rules for track bikes are a little different, but as of now certain things like aerodynamic features on road and track frames alike are limited. I give it a much better chance than usual for staying around.