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Tom Sherman
Guest
Peter Rathman wrote:
> ...
> Now does this make any practical sense? No. The fairing without fins
> is undoubtedly a better way to go and far less complex. And for
> overall utility it's probably best to stick with the original unfaired
> bike for less weight and greater convenience....
In the case of a long-wheelbase recumbent, the performance increase of a
front fairing is well worth the weight and expense (not to mention the
side benefit of greater comfort in cold and wet conditions).
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"Localized intense suction such as tornadoes is created when temperature
differences are high enough between meeting air masses, and can impart
excessive energy onto a cyclist." - Randy Schlitter
> ...
> Now does this make any practical sense? No. The fairing without fins
> is undoubtedly a better way to go and far less complex. And for
> overall utility it's probably best to stick with the original unfaired
> bike for less weight and greater convenience....
In the case of a long-wheelbase recumbent, the performance increase of a
front fairing is well worth the weight and expense (not to mention the
side benefit of greater comfort in cold and wet conditions).
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
"Localized intense suction such as tornadoes is created when temperature
differences are high enough between meeting air masses, and can impart
excessive energy onto a cyclist." - Randy Schlitter
