Old 01-26-11 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FastJake
Although I'd still like to try a rear disc wheel on my roadie and see how it works. I've been thinking about making my own wheel covers, just out of curiosity.
Rear discs are used routinely on outdoor tracks, where it can be windy, so I don't imagine it would be a problem on the road. However, most of the aerodynamic benefit comes from the front wheel, so IDK if you will notice a very significant improvement. What does make a big difference IME is using bladed / oval spokes instead of round spokes and to minimize the spoke count in the front and to a lesser extent in the rear. Finally, use the narrowest possible front rim and tire.
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