Research & Development
Aero Sock Testing – Benchmarking Rule 28 Against the Market
Aero socks are the first piece of kit you should consider upgrading when it comes to buying performance. In terms of cost per watt saved, they typically offer the best return on investment compared to other performance-enhancing options, such as...
The Truth About Performance Gains: How to Invest Wisely in Upgrades
How to Choose the Best Cycling Performance Upgrades Without Wasting Money Navigating the world of performance upgrades can be overwhelming. Every brand promises to save you time or Watts, often at eye-watering prices. But how much of it is marketing...
Woven vs. Knitted Fabrics: The Aerodynamic Edge and Trade-offs
In aero cycling apparel, fabric selection is crucial for optimising performance. The two most types of fabric are woven and knitted, each constructed in distinct ways that affect their functionality and performance characteristics. To explain the reasoning behind why our new collections,...
Ultra Bib Shorts - Compression Fabrics And Their Impact On Endurance Sport
Cycling demands a great deal of energy and endurance from the body. The leg muscles, particularly those of the quads are placed under heavy aerobic and anaerobic stress in training and racing. Compression leggings have been widely used as a...
High Speed Base Layer and Neo Suit Development and Testing
Introduction: The original Aero Base Layer revolutionised performance cycling. However, this it was designed to perform between the 35-50kph speed range. This is ideal for most road and TT riders, but for road sprinters, track racers and maybe the elite...
Combining the fit and comfort of a traditional cycling sock with the drag reducing enhancements of an aero sock. We give you, the Aero-Ish Sock. Whilst a fully dedicated Aero Sock will provided greater drag reduction, we understand that some people don't like to...
An Introduction To Aerodynamics In Cycling
The Science of Aerodynamics in Cycling Aerodynamics plays a crucial role in cycling performance, as it directly impacts the rider's speed, efficiency, and overall energy expenditure. Here, we'll explore the fundamental principles of aerodynamics, how body shape and position affect...
At Rule 28, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aerodynamic performance. Over the past few years we have been developing our next generation of overshoes, building on the performance of previous generations with new fabrics and technologies. As...
When it comes to $ per Watt saved, Aero Socks are THE most cost effective performance upgrade you can make in the whole of cycling. The drag savings are equivelant to a top of the line aero wheel set forf...