The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?
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Wind tunnel drag numbers on apparel - Youtube, 3:48 minutes
Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?
Some staggering gains by going aero outlined here:
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... eel-41242/
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... eel-41242/
Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?
Of the note, if anyone has a skin-suit they would be willing to lend this weekend for the Provincial TT champs...I'm looking. Will wear a pair of shorts and base layer underneath
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Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?
If you have non-aero gear and a non-aero bike, do you go faster in a tailwind?
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they also posted the gains of tops / hoods / drops / 'ghost bars'
the gains are huge between each position.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rvJ-6Cgnz8
i really hope they do some stem drop / bar drop comparisons... im hoping my 130 mm / -17 stem doesnt just look cool.
the gains are huge between each position.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rvJ-6Cgnz8
i really hope they do some stem drop / bar drop comparisons... im hoping my 130 mm / -17 stem doesnt just look cool.
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The Win Tunnel: Shaved vs Unshaved Legs - youtube, 3:46 minutes
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The Win Tunnel: When is a hairdo a hairdon't? - youtube, 3:57 minutes
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Mtn: Baggies vs Lycra (youtube, 3:38): 70 sec over 20 KM
Old steel Allez vs Venge: 50 sec over 40 KM
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Old steel Allez vs Venge: 50 sec over 40 KM
Time over 40 KM Explained