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Old 04-14-2015, 03:45 PM   #10 (permalink)
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This isn't entirely on topic, but I thought it would be worth posting here for ideas, since this is a conventional bicycle, versus a recumbent :How You Design a Bicycle to Hit 138 MPH on a Ski Slope | WIRED

The lower arm and lower leg fairings,integrated into the riding apparel should be emphasized as an opportunity for drag reduction.
Helmet turtledeck and torso boat-tailing can also be applied to the 'back' of the rider jacket.
This is something the Craig Vetter gang is missing on the Motorcycle Forum.
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