We Built A Hyper Bike - Just How Good Is It?

Can a bike actually be better than a 'super-bike', could there be such a thing as a 'hyper-bike'? Si takes a non-UCI legal triathlon bike for a ride to investigate whether these are indeed the future of cycling... GCN Sale - Up to 50% Off: http://gcn.eu/Xp Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Register your interest in the GCN Club: http://gcn.eu/Xo Subscribe to GCN en Español: http://gcn.eu/gcn-en-espanol Join our Facebook community: http://gcn.eu/FB The bike of choice is a Tri Rig Omni. As the name suggests, it’s a triathlon bike, or more specifically, a non-drafting triathlon bike. It’s designed to be used with aero bars but has the versatility to fit drop bars if you so wish. First things first, other than love it or leave it aesthetics, the design of this is purely about aerodynamics. The only rule Ironman triathlon is governed by is the balance of straight line speed against crosswind stability. In this case, that has meant firstly making the bike insanely narrow, the theory being that less frontal area is better, and then secondly, removing as many trailing edges as possible between the front and back of the bike. Here we have no downtube, and we have no seat stays. Let's see how it compares to a 'super bike'... Do you think 'hyper bikes' are the future of cycling? Would you like to see this happen? Let us know in the comments. ? If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. ? If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - http://gcn.eu/Xn Watch more on GCN... Gravel Bike Suspension? Lauf HQ Tour ? http://gcn.eu/LaufGravel Music: Epidemic Sound Skeleton - Ballpoint Comfort Zone - Nebulae Racing Hearts 1 - Martin Landh Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Badia: http://gcn.eu/AltaBadia- // Maratona Dles Dolomites: http://gcn.eu/MaratonaDlesDolomites- Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/Assos KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/KASK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/fizikshoes and http://gcn.eu/fiziksaddles Wiggle: http://gcn.eu/wiggle Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Quarq: http://gcn.eu/Quarq Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/-Trek Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/Zipp power2max: http://gcn.eu/power2max Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Continental tyres: http://gcn.eu/continental- Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/camelbak- Suscribirse a GCN en Español: http://gcn.eu/Suscribirse The GCN Club - http://gcn.eu/club YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Instagram - http://gcn.eu/GCNInsta Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe GCN Tech - http://gcntech.co/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscribe Leave us a comment below!