{"product_id":"apidura-racing-aero-system","title":"APIDURA - RACING AERO SYSTEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eGravel racing has evolved. What started as an endurance challenge has become defined by tactics, efficiency, and marginal gains - where every Watt saved can be the difference between a podium and the chasing bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeadwinds, solo breakaways, full-gas chases - the Aero System delivers free speed when you need it most. With a an average 5-Watt saving at race speed (36+ km\/h), it’s wind tunnel tested and race-proven at the highest level, showing a benefit on every bike we’ve tested. Simon Pellaud of Tudor Pro Cycling rode the Aero System to 2nd place at the 2025 edition off Unbound, with Ian Boswell riding to a top-10 finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aero System wasn’t built to carry more - it’s designed to make your bike faster than riding without it, regardless of what you choose to pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eModules work together to improve aerodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTransfer Panels and Skirt for close integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTension bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHypalon Load Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne-handed fast entry magnetic closure (Top Tube Module)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUltralight Hexagrid construction (System weight 305g S\/M)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Apidura Aero Sytem comes in two different sizes, reflecting a difference in the size and shape of the Frame Module to fit a broader range of bikes. As close fit is essential in order to see optimal aero benefit, it is recommended to use our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apidura.com\/frame-pack-sizing\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInteractive Sizing Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eS\/M - Recommended for sizes up to 56cm\u003cbr\u003eL\/XL - Recommend for sizes up to 61cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"2025 Apidura Aero System S\/M\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/3823p0.png\" alt=\"2025 Apidura Aero System S\/M\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"submitbutton\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/Aero_System_(S-M)_-_A4_Print_-_B\u0026amp;W_-_100%.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003edownload printable template - S\/M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"2025 Apidura Aero System L\/XL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/3824p45.png\" alt=\"2025 Apidura Aero System L\/XL\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"submitbutton\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/Aero_System_(L-XL)_-_A4_Print_-_B\u0026amp;W_-_100%.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003edownload printable template - L\/XL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAERO OPTIMISED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped through extensive CFD analysis and wind tunnel testing, the shape of the Aero System smooths airflow around the bike, reducing drag and making the rider faster for the same effort. The Aero System has shown a benefit on every bike we’ve tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aero System was designed foremost as an aerodynamic system. Whether run full or empty, it makes your bike faster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTEGRATED DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the system is mounted, elements such as Transfer Panels, Skirt and Tensions Bands work together to eliminate gaps between the frame and stem, passing air smoothly from the front of the bike across the modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888b8d; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRACING SERIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"grey\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888b8d;\"\u003e Designed for the specific demands of ultra-distance competition and audax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003eAPIDURA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe’re an independent, family-run business of cyclists, makers and problem solvers, brought together by a shared \u003cstrong\u003emission to find better ways to explore the world by bike\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eApidura was born from necessity; pioneering ultralight, rackless packing systems to help us take our love of cycling further and allow riders to unlock their instinct for adventure. As devoted adventure cyclists, we design with our fellow riders in mind, creating products that address genuine needs and bring new value to the bikepacking scene. We create the best packs we can, using technical materials and precision crafting techniques – and when we find a way to improve them we do so straight away and without fanfare. We don’t do ‘seasons’, limited editions or discount our gear – we simply create the best possible technical bikepacking gear that’s built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APIDURA","offers":[{"title":"Aero System L\/XL","offer_id":48267250925808,"sku":"APMSL","price":454.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aero System S\/M","offer_id":48267250958576,"sku":"APMSS","price":454.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6793\/8288\/files\/23809p9.jpg?v=1762776855","url":"https:\/\/www.topgearcycles.co.nz\/products\/apidura-racing-aero-system","provider":"Top Gear Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}