What "wind-tunnel tested" means

Preview text: The phrase is everywhere. The science behind it isn't. Here's what HED actually does.

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Hed CyclingWhat "wind-tunnel tested" means
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What "wind-tunnel tested" means
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The phrase is everywhere. The science behind it isn't. Here's what HED actually does.
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