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  1. jond

    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    Got the fat bike. 4.8" tyres. It is a bulldozing tractor. Seat is all wrong but snow/ sand is limited niche and trikes more limited at this stage. Trek specialised etc not importing anymore so ended up with carbon Apollo. No need for aero discs as it is 13.5 kegs. Soft sand is doable. And no...
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    The 'V' has arrived!

    Welcome Dave. Slide that headrest out. As per rojo.
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    Speed difference between a Freerider and either a V20 or S30?

    That would be good for downunda day ahead types lol. Did I mention technophobia.
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    258 till battery fail at 160 klm Interesting at 200 watts I could avg 39 klm/ hr. Towards end ride wind gentle 15 klm started up and wooo the bike gets blown around. So expressway tt will have to be perfect day.
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    I'm on a ban so stuck with 2012 G3 power meters. Been reliable but surpassed now. Not sure I will take the speed thing much further. What do you think my chances are of getting a fat bike .. I now live on a sandy peninsula with the koalas.
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    3hr 55 min 29 sec. 170.5 klm (106 miles) avg speed 43.5 klm/hr 27 mph ride on strava Intended to run through to four hours but three triathletes decided to take inside three abreast.........yeah that is what I said after passing them four times. Lots of loops don't want to repeat anytime...
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    Lol going to have to asap with the Aussie gut appearing.
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    Yep just looked it up. 100 klm 286 watts 39 klm/hr Enve 6.7 wheelset same plus same G3 power meter So filling in the holes makes a lot of difference to speed. Rides on strava and are koms so easy to find. Don't have too many lol. Can't wait to try a 100 miler. Asap
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    Joined The Tribe

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    Help Needed for Century & 6-Hour record attempt

    Best luck Larry . May you have a fine windless day. Hands across the water mate. I'm doing the same unassisted 100 miles just carrying everything but will stop likely at four hours. Sub four hour goal only. May you beat the record mate.
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    Joined The Tribe

    Yes it can take a while. I have an out to pasture retired v2.2 frame as wall art keepsake memento. Last year I moved house and business locale so got the opportunity to sit on the frame and compare to v20. I was surprised as to how very different it felt yet overall dimensions of large frame...
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    Trolling the forums I see the next thing to do for increase in non fared aero would be enclose rear triangle including caliper ???? and fit bullhorn bar I have .Tighter clothing possible. The engine is fair with a few compression issues . 6 ft 1" and winterised 84 kg. A year on the trainer...
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    Joined The Tribe

    As the headrest is extended out your neck settles into the new space allowing your head to settle more vertically. It is a game of mm till you find your that is just right spot.
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    Joined The Tribe

    Yes me too. I have an enve 6.7 wheel set termed smart enve system in that the two wheels work together as a single unit . In deed enve only sells pairs. As can be seen the wheels have not only different depth rims but also different widths specific to front and back. So a designated front and...
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    There are three companies I found making aero wheel covers which come in around 300 grams. I wanted to purchase the Australian make but he has put his product on hold due to a " customer issue ". So in the end I saved $320 for a similar ish result in speed I am thinking No doubt the pro...
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    I covered the valve holes with some book cover vinyl adhesive like the front G3 hub Has anyone covered the front fork chain stays before. Will try rear triangle. Sadly the track is 140 klm away. Still we have Larry o. ;)
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    Well it went well. 120 klm per hour on roof of truck. 3m tape held up well. An increase in speed resulted on track. Set one hour record in blustery conditions. 300 watts 44.5 klm/ hr. ahhh maybe for an hour on a very good day lol 270 watts 42.5 klm / hr sustainable Ride is on strava. Will...
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    Homemade aero discs. An accident in waiting or $40 worth speed

    1 mm high impact ( hope not lol) polystyrene cut with scissors. Radius cut. Electrical tape and a little gaffa tape. "....................... To be continued. Field trial this sunday
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