John in CR
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veloman said:I'm really interested in aero moding either a scooter or full suspension bike to bring those high watt draws down considerably. I just hate how there is such a big penalty for going a quick safe speed (keeping up with traffic).
You and me both. In the not too distant future I want to be commuting 50 miles to the beach several days a week. All aero gains I can make will pay significant dividends. My favorite thing on the table is a tailbox with lots of solar cells, because cargo space and the potential for recharging without plugging in has great appeal. I take that back, it's extremely appealing to me.
I'll also address the little stuff like minimizing handlebar width and eliminating exposed cabling to the extent possible. I even carved some pieces of balsa to epoxy to the back of my front suspension forks, so instead of round the taper at the back will give them a much more efficient air foil shape. Every little bit helps, though I doubt I'll ever give up my cotton t-shirts in favor of some plastic on my skin.
John