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Old 12-13-2014, 07:41 PM   #28 (permalink)
Grant-53
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The fairing doesn't need to be super slick for commuting. The area from the upper calf to the shoulder is of primary concern. The front screen attaches to the head tube and extends upward parallel to the handle bars. The rear section rests on the rack. The front bulkhead matches the outline of the shoulders, hips, and thighs. The second bulkhead is a half meter further back and defines the taper which may end in a point about a meter from the seat.
For a good shape for the velomobile take a look at the plans for gliders. My favorite is the SZD-9 Bocian 1E at vintagesailplaner.com Sheet1.

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