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Old 06-28-2008, 11:15 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ebacherville View Post
yeah the moon beam is a great example. really all that needed is a enclosed space that fairly easy to enter .. I think the easiest would be a small version of the smart car ..

however a recumbent riding position would eliminate lots of frontal area.. and at 30 wind resistance may not be a huge factor but could mean the difference of 30mph to 35mph with a small motor.

A faired scooter reall doesnt offer much more than a scooter in general , the tipping over factor and stability could be huge in bad weather.
Once you get over 10-15 mph overcoming wind resistance is the major consumer of vehicle power. In an low powered vehicle like we are discussing here it is a HUGE factor! More like the difference between 25 and 40 mph.
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