Trek World Racing visited the San Diego Low Speed Wind Tunnel to study aerodynamics prior to the 2009 Word Championships in Canberra, Australia. Dirt magazine and Bike magazine were on-hand to document the experience, which has caused quite a stir on the downhiill racing scene.

Reactions range from "you're ruining the sport!" to "Trek has upped the game."

Regardless of the response, there's no denying that Project Q has generated some of the most stunning and impactful images of the year. Take a look inside the test in this exclusive gallery: