Most triathletes obsess over getting lower, narrower, and more aggressive – and leave free speed on the table. Kristoffer Visti Graae, ex-professional triathlete and founder of AeroGain, breaks down why the fastest setup is often not the one that looks fastest.
From cockpit shape and stack height to helmet choice, shoulder mobility, and bottle placement, this conversation reveals how tiny positioning changes can create huge time savings – or quietly cost you watts over an Ironman bike leg.
You'll discover:
– Why the rider, not the bike, creates most of the drag- When going higher or wider can actually be faster- How arm pad width, shoulder position, and head posture interact- Why custom cockpits and helmets only work when they match the athlete's body and race demands- How AeroGain turned real-world testing into products used by triathletes worldwide
Kristoffer also shares the origin story behind AeroGain, from self-experimentation and velodrome testing to the now-common bottle-under-the-suit breakthrough and the rule changes that forced the next wave of innovation. He explains why aerodynamic gains are never just about the tunnel or the numbers – they have to survive real training, race-day fatigue, and the exact distance you plan to ride.
If you care about triathlon speed, fit, or equipment, this episode will change how you think about "faster." Essential listening for age-groupers chasing free speed and for elite athletes looking for the last marginal gains.