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Old 06-29-2013, 11:51 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by visionary View Post
Its from Kraig Schultz’s Deltabike site and it draws on some opinions of highly influential designers.
Delta Bike USA - Forge Design Competition A - Cross Wind Stability
The Delta 11 has an inherent design disadvantage in cross winds of an ultra low CG from the batteries. But he still seems to manage. The important thing to keep in mind is that the lift (side) of a fast moving vehicle in side winds is nowhere near where you think it is by looking at the static side CoP. And having it centered on the steering head may be better than having it further back, like an arrow, until you get up to salt flat speeds where the tires are barely contributing to the direction control.
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Is a big streamliner easier to blow off the stand? Yes. Is it worse in side winds on the road? Not necessarily.

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