Estimating Cd

Estimating Cd

This table offers a basic guide to selecting a Cd, which you can use with Velogic Studio's Aero module:

Torso Angle
Position Style
Cd Estimate
< 15
TT / Tri
0.7
15-20
TT / Tri
0.75
20-25
TT / Tri
0.8
25-30
TT / Tri
0.85
30+
TT / Tri
0.9
<35
Road
0.85
35-40
Road
0.9
40-45
Road
0.95
45-50
Road
1.0
50+
Road
1.1


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