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Old 09-17-2013, 08:16 PM   #45 (permalink)
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If you are riding 30 MPH forward, then the wind is already pushing 30 MPH against you. If you have a 10 MPH crosswind, exactly what are the forces against you? Can I use the Pythagorean Theorem? 30² + 10² = 31.6something?

That is 5.4% more air resistance.

That is enough to be irritating.

I do not understand how you could make a shape aerodynamic for 270°, winds and cross-winds, I would think that you would make compromises.
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