AeroPod: power & aerodynamic CdA measurement for cyclists

A project in Jupiter, FL by John Hamann
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AeroPod, from Velocomp of Jupiter, FL, is the only device in the world that can measure cycling power AND aerodynamic drag.
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Backers: 286
Average Pledge Per Backer: $420

Funded: $120,070 of $40,000
Dates: Apr 18th -> May 18th (30 days)
Project By: John Hamann
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Latest News

WOW!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
All of us at Velocomp thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful support.    We reached our funding goal in only 21 hours; we were both astonished and delighted by the enthusiasm of your response.   We have already begun gearing-up. Since May 19 we... (Read More)

Riding with AeroPod and Raptor

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Everysight Raptor is an AMAZING way to use AeroPod data in real time to improve your cycling performance.  This short video was recorded with AeroPod data displayed in Raptor.  This is exactly what I see; video and audio recorded by Raptor. Click... (Read More)

Field testing

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of you have wondered how we have been evaluating AeroPod performance. We have been fortunate to have some high-level time trialists from the UK using prototype versions of AeroPod, on their normal ride routes.  Even better, these cyclists have... (Read More)

New TT mount!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your support; you put us over our goal in less than one day! We have been working on a new AeroPod TT mount especially designed for latest-generation aero bars.  The machined-aluminum mount is light but very strong, and its... (Read More)

Using AeroPod to become faster

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
One of our AeroPod beta testers is an avid--and accomplished--time trialist. He has previously been CdA tested in a wind tunnel, and also in a velodrome. Our cyclist reports that his AeroPod prototype reports CdA within .005 of his... (Read More)

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