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Originally Posted by aerohead
Yes it does.However,for it to perform,you'd have to fully-enclose the body gap between the nose and tail.And you'd want to extend the bottom at least even with the bottom of your feet when pedaling.
Also,any square edges are a no-no.They cause flow separation and attached vortices,which have high drag.
You've captured the essence of a streamlined form.It just needs refinement.  |
Yes, well thank you. But I know I have made a few compromises in the design (and construction) of he Model 317. Right now, it's on standby so I can get a good cardio workout in the event of rain. That's what the canopy is set up for.
Actual *performance*, like demonstrating aerodynamics to students, would probably need a Spandex body sock, a larger Chain Ring , and if the rider can crouch (I can't anymore) we could chop-and-lower the front fairing...
The area around to handlebars needs to be faired-in , but I don't want to shorten the handlebars right-yet.
The Model 317 came in under-budget, and I plan to keep it that way. I will keep this as the "economy model" , and work on my other bikes.
If I do add anything, it will be a sort of fin under the tail box, enclosing the rear wheel.