The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

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The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

Post by Agoraphobic Cyclist » Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:58 am

Wind tunnel drag numbers on apparel - Youtube, 3:48 minutes

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Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

Post by trevor » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:25 am

Some staggering gains by going aero outlined here:

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... eel-41242/

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Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

Post by aruss » Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:00 pm

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?

Post by stephane » Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:39 pm

If you have non-aero gear and a non-aero bike, do you go faster in a tailwind?

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Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

Post by CURBWZRD » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:26 pm

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.

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Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

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Re: The Win Tunnel: Does Clothing Make a Difference?

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