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The article mentions the upper back fairing of a motoGP racer but then blows off the idea for a cyclist because they might get too hot? I've always wondered wh
by phlipski 4y ago
The article mentions the upper back fairing of a motoGP racer but then blows off the idea for a cyclist because they might get too hot? I've always wondered why road cyclists don't ditch their frame mounted (and drag inducing) water bottles for a camelback. The original camelback was slim and I can't imagine it added any drag seeing as it sits on the back of the cyclist. Plus it has the advantage of allowing the cyclist to maintain a better cylcing position without having to reach down for a bottle.
But then again if roadies were really all that concerned about aero and efficiency they'd switch to recumbent bikes...
- vbarrielle 4y agoIn pro cycling it's actually forbidden to have aero fairings on your bike. During the Armstrong years there has been a controversy about the placement of his radio on his back during time trials that would incur fairing.