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I know that this is an "Electricity" based messageboard, but when you go about designing an electric bike you have to decide whether aerodynamics are going to be a factor or not. The simple fact of the matter is that the legal limit for most electric bikes is 30 mph or in many cases 20 mph. At those low speeds aerodynamics have almost no effect. Above 30 mph the effects of wind resistance predominate to such a degree that you can almost factor out other issues. (like losses due to gearing, tires, etc..)
Let's see if there are ideas or opinions about this:
Should the electric bike designer ever concern themselves with aerodynamics?
Maybe designing for aerodynamics is a confession of guilt for breaking the law?
Let's see if there are ideas or opinions about this:
Should the electric bike designer ever concern themselves with aerodynamics?
Maybe designing for aerodynamics is a confession of guilt for breaking the law?