Thread: Aerodynamics of Tandem vs. Single
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Old 05-20-08 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Hermes
In the results section from http://www.kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm#pv , he calculates an effective frontal area. For three same height (67.7 inches) riders two on a tandem and one on a single bike the effective area in the drops for each one is 4.28 and 3.26 for a tandem and single, respectively or a 31% increase in effective area for the tandem. YMMV
What happens when you punch in a 5'10" / 220lb captain with a 5'5" / 140lb stoker, neither of whom has ever had an inclination to touch their drops?
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