Racing trikes/ rack or no rack?
11-02-09, 03:50 PM
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Racing trikes/ rack or no rack?
Rich in Peoria's post of people "racing" tricycles got me looking at making a purchase. Being kind of a TT nut, I noticed that second place in the latest comp (tandem) used a wire rack:
While first place didn't:
Given that first place had two (sort of) male racers on board yet second was mixed and still finished a close second, I'm wondering if the rack had some beneficial effect on aerodynamics.
Discuss.
While first place didn't:
Given that first place had two (sort of) male racers on board yet second was mixed and still finished a close second, I'm wondering if the rack had some beneficial effect on aerodynamics.
Discuss.
11-02-09, 03:58 PM
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What about the "aero" racing cap that the winners were sporting on their lead rider? Aero headgear is VERY important.
11-02-09, 04:07 PM
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I believe his blog post was something to the effect of "to go fast, you must have a facial expression that looks as if the wind is ripping at your bloody mug. Look fast, go fast."
11-02-09, 04:12 PM
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Isn't racing trikes kind of like arguing over the internet, or the Special Olympics? Even if you win...
11-02-09, 04:24 PM
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Even if you win, you're still racing a friggin' trike...
Maybe they should put suspension on the rear wheels so that they can turn better.
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Maybe they should put suspension on the rear wheels so that they can turn better.
Discuss.
11-02-09, 06:15 PM
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I'm thinking a tandem trike with 2 strong dudes would be a cool motorpacing platform. You can follow close between the 2 rear wheels, get max draft.
11-02-09, 08:57 PM
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11-03-09, 07:35 AM
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