Denmark’s Kristian Høgenhaug is know for his attention to detail on all things aero on his bike, and his ride for tomorrow’s race here in Kona is a sterling example of all that. He’s riding a lightweight Studio NEXT version of the V-PRi, which combines sterling aerodynamics with light weight – the frame and fork weigh in at 1,900 g.
Like Sam Laidlow, Høgenhaug’s extensive testing led him to go up a size for his V-PRi – he had originally planned to ride a medium, but found that a large was faster based on his riding position.
Høgenhaug worked extensively with Drag2Zero to dial in both the perfect fit and the best combination of aero components for his V-PRi. That includes the Drag2Zero.66 Pole System extensions.
The Danish speedster will also be using Shimano’s new Dura-Ace wheels, running the C-60 on the front and the pro-only C-99 rear for his journey to Hawi.
While Høgenhaug’s season hasn’t seen the impressive results we saw from 2025 (runner-up at the IRONMAN European Championship Frankfurt and IRONMAN Lake Placid), Høgenhaug finished ninth here in Kona the last time the men raced here.
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