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Dorian Gray
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Paris, France
 
2008-06-11, 14:17

Crazy project, atomicbartbeans!

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Originally Posted by 709 View Post
If you're going with flexible aluminum sheeting, why not make the front a little more aerodynamic? Even shaping it into a simple point (ala a boat's bow) would probably help greatly pedaling against a headwind.
Good idea. Even more important is the aerodynamics of the rear. A flat rear will cause eddies that consume lots of energy in their formation: energy that comes from your quads! A flat front won't cause nearly as many or as large eddies, and your body will have already messed up (and accelerated) the air hitting the front. Both front and rear are important, but if you have to choose one, go with the rear. Perhaps put the door on the front instead of the rear to permit this?

Also, make it as low and narrow as you think you can bear!
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