Crazy project, atomicbartbeans!
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Originally Posted by 709
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.
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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!