The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread
Discussion
oh and hold the zip at the base, I wrecked my first one. 
Gruffy said:
I wonder what a haircut would be worth over 10 miles?
VeloNews said:
The Globe and Mail reports that recent tests in Specialized’s California wind tunnel may contradict earlier findings about the aerodynamics of shaved legs
The tests showed that shaving the test subject’s legs reduced drag by about seven percent, saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, that translates to a 79-second advantage over a 40-kilometer time trial.
The Specialized employees in charge of the wind tunnel, Mark Cote and Chris Yu, were so surprised that they tested five more cyclists before they would let one of their professional triathletes publicly reveal the findings. The results were consistent: All of them saved between 50 and 82 seconds over 40 kilometers.
So around 32 secs over 10 miles?The tests showed that shaving the test subject’s legs reduced drag by about seven percent, saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, that translates to a 79-second advantage over a 40-kilometer time trial.
The Specialized employees in charge of the wind tunnel, Mark Cote and Chris Yu, were so surprised that they tested five more cyclists before they would let one of their professional triathletes publicly reveal the findings. The results were consistent: All of them saved between 50 and 82 seconds over 40 kilometers.
Yes. I got the call last week while I was descending Stelvio (on four wheels). Very nearly ignored the call but glad I didn't. I was all prepped for the solo 24 hour race at Brands Hatch on Sat/Sun (PH Sunday Service) but that wouldn't leave long enough to recover, so I've switched to the six hour race on Sunday instead. Still less than ideal but couldn't face pulling out entirely.
Gruffy said:
Yes. I got the call last week while I was descending Stelvio (on four wheels). Very nearly ignored the call but glad I didn't. I was all prepped for the solo 24 hour race at Brands Hatch on Sat/Sun (PH Sunday Service) but that wouldn't leave long enough to recover, so I've switched to the six hour race on Sunday instead. Still less than ideal but couldn't face pulling out entirely.
Oh.
I was hoping to win.
louiebaby said:
Gruffy said:
I wonder what a haircut would be worth over 10 miles?
VeloNews said:
The Globe and Mail reports that recent tests in Specialized’s California wind tunnel may contradict earlier findings about the aerodynamics of shaved legs
The tests showed that shaving the test subject’s legs reduced drag by about seven percent, saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, that translates to a 79-second advantage over a 40-kilometer time trial.
The Specialized employees in charge of the wind tunnel, Mark Cote and Chris Yu, were so surprised that they tested five more cyclists before they would let one of their professional triathletes publicly reveal the findings. The results were consistent: All of them saved between 50 and 82 seconds over 40 kilometers.
So around 32 secs over 10 miles?The tests showed that shaving the test subject’s legs reduced drag by about seven percent, saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, that translates to a 79-second advantage over a 40-kilometer time trial.
The Specialized employees in charge of the wind tunnel, Mark Cote and Chris Yu, were so surprised that they tested five more cyclists before they would let one of their professional triathletes publicly reveal the findings. The results were consistent: All of them saved between 50 and 82 seconds over 40 kilometers.
ks on that?If not, pass the Veet!
Steve
Steve vRS said:
louiebaby said:
Gruffy said:
I wonder what a haircut would be worth over 10 miles?
VeloNews said:
The Globe and Mail reports that recent tests in Specialized’s California wind tunnel may contradict earlier findings about the aerodynamics of shaved legs
The tests showed that shaving the test subject’s legs reduced drag by about seven percent, saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, that translates to a 79-second advantage over a 40-kilometer time trial.
The Specialized employees in charge of the wind tunnel, Mark Cote and Chris Yu, were so surprised that they tested five more cyclists before they would let one of their professional triathletes publicly reveal the findings. The results were consistent: All of them saved between 50 and 82 seconds over 40 kilometers.
So around 32 secs over 10 miles?The tests showed that shaving the test subject’s legs reduced drag by about seven percent, saving 15 watts at the same speed. In theory, that translates to a 79-second advantage over a 40-kilometer time trial.
The Specialized employees in charge of the wind tunnel, Mark Cote and Chris Yu, were so surprised that they tested five more cyclists before they would let one of their professional triathletes publicly reveal the findings. The results were consistent: All of them saved between 50 and 82 seconds over 40 kilometers.
ks on that?If not, pass the Veet!
Steve
ks/misunderstanding by those interpreting the figures, you might save 7% of the leg's drag not 7% of total drag. what proportion of total drag the legs constitute is up for debate, maybe 15% of frontal area (back of a beetroot gel maths) so cira 1% overall drag saving.Edited by JustinF on Friday 18th September 20:48
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