Wheels rotation can produce aerodynamic drag during cycling, and cyclists need to overcome this resistance to complete the race as fast as they can. This study aimed to investigate the effects of wheel depths (low and high) in a selected variable toward individual time trials among skilled cyclists. Thirteen participants were recruited for the 6 km cycling testing sessions, and they underwent two types of cycling conditions: the low wheel depth (low, 20 mm) and high wheel depth (high, 50 mm) wheelset in a cross-over design. Time trial (in minutes), average speed (km/h), top speed (km/h), sprint time (in seconds), and rate of perceived exertion were measured in both wheel depth cycling conditions. The results show significant differences (p < 0.05) in terms of the time trial, average speed, and top speed where the high wheel depth is proven to be better in maintaining speed and achieving top speed. Meanwhile, there is no significant difference (p > 0.05) in terms of sprint time taken for both wheels. The tailwind gave the high wheel depth a boost for its larger surface area than the low wheel depth wheelset indicating high wheel depth is better at reducing the aerodynamic drag. Thus, this study favored the high wheel depth wheelset (50 mm) which will give a better result in terms of speed compared to the low wheel depth wheelset (20 mm).
Effects of Wheel Depth on Individual Time Trial Performance Among Skilled Cyclists
Lect.Notes Bioengineering
International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise ; 2022 ; Holiday Inn Melaka, Malaysia October 27, 2022 - October 29, 2022
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise ; Chapter : 5 ; 41-48
2023-07-02
8 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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