The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast Ep 117: Cinelli Gets Called Out + Fan Caused Vingegaard's Crash?
Jan 29, 2026
They debunk a bike brand's aero marketing after wind-tunnel testing raises questions. They discuss industry troubles and recent bike company insolvencies. A controversial fan-caused crash of a top rider and riding etiquette gets heated debate. There is also gear chat from bikepacking camera advice to dumb-phone experiments and a playful rhyme-based cycling quiz.
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Aero Claims Depend On Test Context
- Aero test results vary hugely by setup, rider position, and wheels, so headline "fastest bike" claims are often misleading.
- Francis and Jimmy argue individual tunnel sessions with a rider matter far more than generic bike-only numbers.
Marketing Amplifies Limited Test Wins
- Media or brands will repeat and amplify favourable tunnel claims even when the test used non-standard wheels or narrow conditions.
- Cycling News re-tested the Cinelli and found its marketing claim didn’t hold across more realistic setups.
Get Personal Aero Testing First
- If you want to maximise real-world speed, get personally aero-tested with your rider position and multiple bikes.
- Then train to hold the uncomfortable position the wind-tunnel expert recommends.
