The thing is that it really depends. I was in wind tunnel in 2021 and all the sleeves and pricey aero socks were slower vs barefoot and vs some cheap, no-name running socks.
Later the Fusion sleeves came to the market and they save me ~4W. However in Kona and other non-wetsuit races, i believe this benefit largely washes out with the T1 time (Fusion sleeves are not easy to put on on wet legs).
Calf sleeves look dork, sorry.
But a trisuit doesnât? Every triathlete looks ridiculous racing-with or without calf sleeves.
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and all the sleeves and pricey aero socks were slower vs barefoot and vs some cheap, no-name running socks.
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When I was in AUS doing some testing early this year one of the track cyclists had some expensive aero socks. Best sock for him turned out to be some $6 ribbed socks he bought at target. They were 3-4w faster than anything else
(target in AUS is not the same target as in the US even though all the logos are the same)
I suspect if allowed, someone would figure out a way to use it to keep their toes pointed. More true with socks, but still.
Thatâs why you wear knee high socks. Then itâs like youâre wearing stockings. Much more chic.
I wear a speedo.
Exactly.
Shouldnât it be position then clothing and THEN helmet?
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The hardest and worst part is it is circular. Each affects the other, which then affects the others. Round and around it goes 
typically with unlimited time you could answer the circular questions. Otherwise itâs helmet first since that typically, not always, has the largest delta between helmets and usually more impact then suits. A lot of the good suits are 5-7w savings over a not so good suit and only 1-2w between good suits. The Helmet can be a 15w savings and is more likely to have a larger wattage reduction in drag
I ordered the Kiwami aero calf sleeves with race team order this year to test out. I got them because I already had about everything else available in the team store and figured I might as well try something new. I of course am hoping they will be faster for me but nothing ventured nothing gained.
I fell like I should do an Aerocamp here in Tucson using the Gizmoâs, maybe I could get Marc to come down and escape the Canadian winter for a bit. So many people have so many unanswered questions, they are trying things based on what the pros do, what others do all, what they latest info from a company says, of which may or may not work for that person.
I would be there!
Name the time!
In a heart beat