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Originally Posted by snowluck2345
So, what would be the most aerodynamic shape possible for one of these? A reverse teardrop with a reverse teardrop head pod?
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First off,I'm way out of my element here so take this with a grain of salt.
HPVs are 'special' and aerodynamics is only one of many criteria which makes up the 'solution' to a successful bike.
I was fortunate to have attended the 2005 competition at Battle Mountain,Nevada.There were a wide variety of vehicle designs represented at the meet.
One entry,which some might think aerodynamically superior to Varna required the rider to lay on his back,head forward, facing skyward,looking through a periscope to see his advance 'behind' him.
He never approached the performance of Sam Whittingham and Varna.Nobody did.
Over the 5-mile course it was as much rider as vehicle which determined the victor.
Personnally,I'm attracted to trikes and I remain very impressed with VECTOR,which tunneled out at Cd0.10 or .11.
I would like to pull a trailer with PVs and electric assist,and this makes the trike appealing.
If you're thinking of competing in HPV,consider hiring a floor sweeper for your design chief.History reveals that they have an uncanny knack for accomplishing the impossible.