After almost four years of intensive research, Red Bull Advanced Technology and cutting-edge Swiss bike manufacturer BMC present the results of a joint project to develop the world’s fastest race bike.
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Red Bull Advanced Technology, the high-tech performance division of Red Bull Technology, first entered into a partnership with Tour de France winning manufacturer BMC Switzerland in 2018, with the aim of bringing tools developed to boost performance in Formula One to bear and the design and development of high-performance bikes.
Utilising its advanced simulation and modelling capability Red Bull Advanced Technology’s aerodynamics team developed tools to provide detailed simulations of bike behaviour based on data from CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) models. And with access to accurately modelled performance characteristics, the company’s engineers were able to assist BMC with design decisions that optimise power, speed and ride quality.
The project was also aided by human expertise in the shape of Olympic medallist, multiple Tour De France stage winner and BMC ambassador Fabian Cancellara. The time trial legend was involved at every stage of the development, providing invaluable feedback on ride and performance through development and prototyping. The result of the research is an aerodynamic design philosophy that pushes the boundaries of performance in every aspect.
After almost four years of intensive research, Red Bull Advanced Technology and cutting-edge Swiss bike manufacturer BMC present the results of a joint project to develop the world’s fastest race bike. // Red Bull Racing
The first test of the project in the heat of battle will come this weekend when it makes its competition debut at the 2021 Ironman World Championship at St George in Utah, ridden by Red Bull Athlete and BMC Pro Triathlon Team member Patrik Nilsson.
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