What are the aerodynamic properties of ADA wheels?
In tests with elite cyclists, ADA wheels were found to provide significant advantages in both aerodynamics and inertia. Granted, disk-type wheels still provide, under ideal conditions, the best aerodynamics. Compared to ADA wheels, disk wheels provide at best 5 watts more power at 50 kph; but, this small increase in power comes at the cost of high rotational inertia (heavy mass) and control problems. ADA wheels are designed to achieve an ideal balance between low weight (100s of grams less than so-called ultra light climbing wheels), high strength, excellent aerodynamics, and complete control in all kinds of riding conditions.
