"gravity bike" turned to ebike?

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they seem perfect. possibly comfortable. hugely more efficient going fast with im guessing half the frontal area.

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a skate truck on the back of the whale with a 20" wheel in its mouth would be great.
 

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Gravity bike events are short in duration. That's why the bikes can be very uncomfortable.
 
Recumbent bike with fairing and wind sock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEALmJkL5cU

Here is a Lightening F-40 averaging 28 mph over a 5.1 mile segment, human powered. He peaked at 36mph on very slight downhills.

http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Streamliner%20Superstore.html
 
No fairings n pretty aero. Haven’t seen an e version yet. Cheaper than an ebike!
@sleepy_tired that shows how much wind is a factor: guy riding pro speeds and he’s probably not even in shape.
 

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