Triathlon - Reference book needed for aerodynamic bike design.

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RugbyToTri
02-14-05, 05:25 PM
Anyone have any suggestions for books, articles, etc dealing with aerodynamic cycling? I am thinking of making some home-built components that will either greatly improve my aerodynamics or (more likely) make me look like a total idiot during my training rides. Even on a tribike, I still feel like a cinder block with fighter jet wings. There has to be something to improve the overall aerodynamics of bike and rider.


TriBob
02-15-05, 08:47 AM
Look up Time Trial bikes. You should find plenty.

MHR
02-15-05, 08:58 AM
The biggest improvement one can make in aerodynamics of bike and rider - is to get a high tech. ultra fit at a LBS that offers it. I had it done on my Ironman bike, and is well worth the time and money.
See details here -
http://ridewrc.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=107


MichaelW
02-16-05, 03:44 AM
Chris Boardman has a good chapter on aerodynamics in his book (the complete book of cycling), and he was always one of the slickest riders around.