AiRO, the pioneering AI-driven aerodynamic fitting platform, has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its network to include 100 certified fitters worldwide. Launched in July 2025, AiRO leverages advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and artificial intelligence to provide precise aerodynamic assessments, revolutionising the bike fitting process.<\/p>\n
The platform’s rapid adoption among performance fitters, coaches, and elite fit studios underscores its effectiveness in delivering reliable aerodynamic data without the logistical and financial constraints associated with traditional wind tunnel testing. AiRO’s global network now spans North America, Europe, Australia, South America, and Japan, encompassing independent performance fitters, elite fit studios, coaches, and leading WorldTour teams. These partnerships have enabled athletes to achieve significant performance gains through data-driven insights.<\/p>\n
AiRO’s founder, Ingmar Jungnickel, highlighted the platform’s impact:<\/p>\n
\n“This is a big moment for AiRO, but more importantly, it shows where performance bike fitting is going. Fitters have always been asked to help riders get faster, but until now, reliable aerodynamic testing has been difficult to access. AiRO gives fitters real data they can use in the studio, with their own clients, in a way that is fast, repeatable, and practical.” (airo.app<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
AiRO operates by creating a rider’s personalised 3D Digital Aero Twin from uploaded photos and key rider information. This digital model allows fitters to replicate the rider’s baseline position, test positional changes, compare equipment options such as helmets, and run CFD simulations to assess how these adjustments affect drag, coefficient of drag area (CdA), watts saved, and speed. This approach provides a data-backed process that moves fit decisions beyond guesswork, offering a faster and more affordable alternative to traditional wind tunnel testing.<\/p>\n
The platform’s affordability is a key factor in its rapid adoption. AiRO reports that fitters completed over 1,100 simulations in a single month, totalling more than ten thousand simulations to date. If these had been traditional wind tunnel sessions, the cost could have exceeded $2 million. Instead, AiRO offers fitters access to wind tunnel-level aerodynamic data for a fraction of the cost, making it a popular tool among professionals.<\/p>\n
AiRO’s continued growth reflects a shift in rider expectations for modern fit experiences. As aero road bikes, gravel racing, triathlon, and performance-focused endurance events continue to grow, more riders are looking for ways to improve efficiency without simply buying another component. AiRO provides fitters with a new tool to help riders find free speed through smarter positioning.<\/p>\n
With 100 global fitters now onboard, AiRO is actively expanding its approved fitter network and engaging with additional fitters, coaches, performance centres, and national-level programs interested in bringing AI-CFD aerodynamic testing to their clients.<\/p>\n
For more information about AiRO, please visit the AiRO website<\/a>. Coaches or fitters can learn more on the coaches\/fitters page<\/a>.<\/p>\n