Qui si parla Campagnolo said:Quoted message said:Hi All,
A few years ago some of you guys were kind enough to supply some info
on how to mathematically estimate the power savings possible with Zipp
404 wheels over normal wheels based on their published resistance
numbers.
I cannot locate this thread, as it seems to have been expunged.
Anyone feel like showing the math again?
Thanks!
Joseph
As the curmudgeon, gotta remind you that these 'pure' numbers come from
a wind tunnel. Other tough to predict and control factors like the
weather and rider's performance, is at least as important. But tough to
use to sell wheels.
I know. My Deep V's are good enough for me. I'm of the opinion that for
my purposes, even if it would help, it doen't matter because there are
as you say so many other variables that have a greater effect that any
benefit would probably be lost in the noise.
But this is for a buddy who really wants some, can afford them, but
needs some sort of technical info to convince himself that he isn't
just indulging a whim. (Even if he is!) I told him I once calculated
that 40kmh with 404's was equalt to 37kmh with standard 32 rims. He
wants to see the math, but I only plugged in values to equations some
of the math guys here supplied.
Joseph