Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub

The SSEH Chain Efficiency Rig is available for testing different chain and chain lube combinations. From the results, the efficiency of a given chain and lube combination can be obtained, to enable direct comparison and optimise drivetrain performance. #chaintesting

Our fabric wind tunnel has 3 interchangeable cylinders, with proportions designed to resemble arms, legs and torsos. This allows you to optimise materials, orientations and seam locations at different points on the riders body whilst in a controlled and repeatable environment

The Pedalling Efficiency Rig enables accurate comparison of bicycle components and their effect on total system efficiency With a repeatable environment and representative test surfaces, the PER provides the perfect R&D tool to optimise your equipment choices #ssehub

The time required to complete a run in the wind tunnel will be dependant on a number of factors, including test speeds, yaw angles, and sample time for each event. #windtunnel #windtunneltesting #aerotesting

The SSEH Rolling Resistance Rig provides the perfect controlled test environment Roller surface, contact patch load, ambient and tyre temperature can all be monitored and controlled, providing the confidence needed to measure small differences between samples

Looking to push your performance further this season? Why not book a session with one of our Performance Consultants here at SSEH. Click the link below to begin your journey towards faster times and get your equipment and position dialled in silverstonesportshub.co.uk/consultants/

When wind tunnel testing, make sure the wind speed is appropriate for your target event Basing the test speed off your expected average speed can be a great start. However, to further refine your testing it is also important to consider conditions you may face around the course

The Pedalling Efficiency Rig features a 2m diameter roller, optimised to provide realistic inertia values and a natural feeling acceleration during testing For further information on the PER, and how it can be utilised for equipment testing, please get in touch

Looking to push your performance further this season? Why not book a session with one of our Performance Consultants here at SSEH. Click the link below to begin your journey towards faster times and get your equipment and position dialled in silverstonesportshub.co.uk/consultants/

A big SSEH thank you to Veto Socks, who have supplied a full range of samples for our equipment room. The Cycling Performance 1.0 and 2.0 are now available for testing in a full range of sizing. #vetosocks #windtunnel #windtunneltesting #aerotesting #aerosocks #cyclingtech

Unlike a conventional rolling resistance test, where the wheel and tyre are tested in isolation on a metal drum, the Pedalling Efficiency Rig will allow rolling resistance to be measured with a rider on a bike.

Socks are a fundamental part of clothing for cycling. However, have you ever wondered how much difference they actually make to a rider’s aerodynamics? Hit the link below to read the full blog. silverstonesportshub.co.uk/2025/07/15/aer…

Measuring frame deflection, by applying torsional load via the cranks is just one of the many test configurations we are able to perform using the SSEH Stiffness Rig. If you would be interested in utilising this rig for product development, or benchmarking, please get in touch

The Fabric Wind Tunnel is an essential R&D tool in the development of skinsuits. By testing smaller samples, brands can test a wide range of materials and textures to fine tune the characteristics of their suit prior to moving onto production or further validation with athletes.

The SSEH Chain Efficiency Rig can be used to quickly and accurately measure the frictional losses of different lubricants. To optimise your own drivetrain set up, please get in touch for further information

CdA (Coefficient of Drag x Frontal Area) is a metric calculated and used to evaluate aerodynamic performance, considering the drag, air density and wind speed. The lower the CdA, the more ‘slippery’ an object is and will therefore experience less air resistance #windtunnel

Remote testing: Whether its components in isolation or clothing on a mannequin, items can be sent to us for testing on your behalf. Thanks to our cloud-based data platform, Aero Data Centre, customers can also view their data live as its completed, from any location

Whilst riding on the Pedalling Efficiency Rig, the bike will generate its own resistance and losses, however there will be no aerodynamic drag to overcome To compensate, resistance will be applied to the roller based upon wheel speed and a drag-velocity profile of a given CdA

Our Fabric Wind Tunnel has been purpose built to deliver repeatable results when testing fabric samples By testing in isolation, customers are able to gain greater clarity and understanding of how certain fabrics perform under different conditions and applications

Our Stiffness Rigs allow you to test and compare components, to ensure that your setup is stiff and you aren't wasting unnecessary power. With capabilities ranging from stems and wheels to entire frame sets, get in touch if you think the stiffness rigs might be of interest.