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theo22 · 03-06-2014, 05:17 PM

Hi teri,

Here's how a stormstrip on a Quest velomobile looks like

The theory is (probably known but anyway) that air that flows sideways will become turbulent flowing over the stormstrip. And turbulant air can follow the shape longer, creation less underpressure and thus less sideforce on the vehicle.
Since a velomobile is a very light vehicle (35 Kg) with a relative big side-surface it is even more sensitive to sidewind than motorcycles.
I got blown off the road ones in a storm and use this strip since.
My 125cc Honda will get a strip too.

Greetings, Theo

Did you ever read articles on tony Foale's website TONY FOALE DESIGNS - Home page
Interesting stuff, take your time..

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theo22 efficiencyguy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 17 Thanks: 8 Thanked 23 Times in 5 Posts	Hi teri, Here's how a stormstrip on a Quest velomobile looks like The theory is (probably known but anyway) that air that flows sideways will become turbulent flowing over the stormstrip. And turbulant air can follow the shape longer, creation less underpressure and thus less sideforce on the vehicle. Since a velomobile is a very light vehicle (35 Kg) with a relative big side-surface it is even more sensitive to sidewind than motorcycles. I got blown off the road ones in a storm and use this strip since. My 125cc Honda will get a strip too. Greetings, Theo Did you ever read articles on tony Foale's website TONY FOALE DESIGNS - Home page Interesting stuff, take your time.. __________________ Think twice, be nice..