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Originally Posted by dhk2 But are you sure fewer spokes are more aero? The lowest-drag wheels are solid discs (in zero crosswind), so isn't it possible that more spokes are better? In any event, are we talking about anything significant here,eg, exceeding a watt or two savings at 30 mph? I don't know the answers here, except that aerodynamics is a tricky subject. |
For aerodynamics, fewer spokes may actually be better. When you have a thin rod like a spoke, you have potential to create vortices in the air flow. A disc presents a smooth surface and will thus have a different behavior compared to a spoked wheel.
02-06.-2008
Re: Ksyrium Elite vs Tempest II 
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