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beate · 02-16-2022, 04:55 PM

I do not think that this would have a positive effect on the flow. Surface too uneven.

I noticed with a door of my car damaged by an accident, and i noticed with my bike as well:

That canopy will slow down the bike compared to full cabrio mode, while the smooth GFK-Canopies improve aerodynamics.

BTW: Your sketch reminds me to that one:

https://www.velomobilforum.de/forum/...76ef9b14e2c695

(no swing arm, suspension completely removed - that one has now been converted into an E-Bike)

02-16-2022, 04:55 PM	#47 (permalink)
beate HPV Tussie Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Germany Posts: 81 Thanks: 6 Thanked 63 Times in 36 Posts	I do not think that this would have a positive effect on the flow. Surface too uneven. I noticed with a door of my car damaged by an accident, and i noticed with my bike as well: That canopy will slow down the bike compared to full cabrio mode, while the smooth GFK-Canopies improve aerodynamics. BTW: Your sketch reminds me to that one: https://www.velomobilforum.de/forum/...76ef9b14e2c695 (no swing arm, suspension completely removed - that one has now been converted into an E-Bike)