jond
Zen MBB Master
without doubt the decapitated rubber chicken is the number one go fast accessory for the vendetta.
How to make your Vendetta as fast as possible
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without doubt the decapitated rubber chicken is the number one go fast accessory for the vendetta.
Derek
Active Member
I contacted WheelBuilder about getting an AeroJacket for my rear wheel but they responded:
Our stock covers come as aset (one flat, one more lens shaped). We trim the set according to wheel type/size. Thus, we cannot make both sides the same.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.
So, do you have one that is lop-sided?Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Andrew Wilson
Guru
Wheelbuilder told me the same thing and refused to make them for me. Still looking for another option other than DIY.
Frito Bandito
Zen MBB Master
When I first got my V20 I was using Campagnolo Scirroco wheels. Before I found out about the Monokote disc wheel, I had the idea to buy a thin sheet of black tile-like material that I could cut to the exact shape and size of the rear Scirroco, and the only way I could think of connecting it so it would stay was to put glue around the edges near the brake track, as well as on the spokes to help keep it in place. The Scirroco steel spokes are quite thin so I didn't really trust the glue to hold the disc onto the spokes nor the glue around the brake tracks. I thought that wider spokes such as the aluminum spokes on a Campagnolo Shamal would hold better, but was too chicken to try it out. It does look pretty nice though. 
DavidCH
In thought; expanding the paradigm of traversity
Just buy one, find a big plastic for house sale sign. Spray paint it black and cut to the same size as the aero jacket. Just saved you 50% of an aerojacket bill.
jond
Zen MBB Master
woh a vendetta in a bedroom with bars on the windows. Futon glory.
cranky cyclist
Guru
I think that I would be able to fall asleep on a Vendetta.
Frito Bandito
Zen MBB Master
Not that we have many robberies here, but I can sleep soundly with my bikes in the house for sure. Just gotta at least clean the tires after each ride.
jond
Zen MBB Master
Is theft an issue in Japan. I would have thought not but I guess theft is temptation for all weak willed evil desperate sad people .
If I brought my bike inside the house my sweetheart would not approve. She is house proud.....I’m bike proud....into the man cave I go.......
Frito Bandito
Zen MBB Master
The crime rate here is very low. I haven't even heard of a robbery in my area in years. My wife's house proud too, but she is even more of a preservation freak which means that cleaning the bike and bringing it inside makes her happy. Lucky me. I wish I had a man cave though. Then I could have my own space instead of worrying about damaging hers hahaha.
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M.J
Well-Known Member
I'm in the process of doing a Monokote cover right now. I have to go to the hobby shop tomorrow and see if I can get some more, though. I messed up the first one I tried (got a little greedy with the heat gun) and didn't quite have enough material on the roll to do a third piece.
Frito Bandito
Zen MBB Master
Can you post pics or even a tutorial video of you doing yours? Would love to see it. I think that with a really good climbing wheel that Monokote or something similar is a great option for being light and fast. I can't check now but there is a video on Youtube of a CF looking Monokote style material being used that also looks great.
M.J
Well-Known Member
I'm not much good at tutorials, I tend to leave stuff out.
There's a good post on bentrider about how to do it, that's what helped me. I tried to link it but either the forum or my kindle won't let me. Just Google "monokote bike wheel cover" and it pops up.
I have one side done and it looks great! I'm hoping to finish it up this afternoon.
There's a good post on bentrider about how to do it, that's what helped me. I tried to link it but either the forum or my kindle won't let me. Just Google "monokote bike wheel cover" and it pops up.
I have one side done and it looks great! I'm hoping to finish it up this afternoon.
DavidCH
In thought; expanding the paradigm of traversity
M.J
Well-Known Member
I'm using contact cement that has a 30min "open time", meaning I have time to smear it on the rim and carefully lay the material down. Once the monokote touches the cement it's basically stuck, though, so care must be taken or it will end up wrinkly.
I let it sit for a couple hours and then shrink it in a couple rounds instead of trying to do it all at once, which is how I put a hole in the first cover I made.
I let it sit for a couple hours and then shrink it in a couple rounds instead of trying to do it all at once, which is how I put a hole in the first cover I made.
chicorider
Zen MBB Master
@Derek and @Andrew Wilson
I have a set of mounted-but-never-ridden Aerojacket wheel covers, matching sides (from back when they still did such things, I guess) that I decided not to use on my V20. They were cut for a wheel using a DT Swiss 240 rim brake hub and a 36mm deep rim. They should fit a rim of that depth or greater just fine.
My main reason for not using them? Space is tight at my house, and I store my V by hanging it from hooks, one at each wheel. It wasn't until I had mounted the Aerojackets and went to hang the bike that I realized the problem. Oops. Duh! Sometimes blunt practicality wins.
They're still in their original box and would love to find a new home and the chance to get out into the wind. Reply or PM me if you're interested.
I have a set of mounted-but-never-ridden Aerojacket wheel covers, matching sides (from back when they still did such things, I guess) that I decided not to use on my V20. They were cut for a wheel using a DT Swiss 240 rim brake hub and a 36mm deep rim. They should fit a rim of that depth or greater just fine.
My main reason for not using them? Space is tight at my house, and I store my V by hanging it from hooks, one at each wheel. It wasn't until I had mounted the Aerojackets and went to hang the bike that I realized the problem. Oops. Duh! Sometimes blunt practicality wins.
They're still in their original box and would love to find a new home and the chance to get out into the wind. Reply or PM me if you're interested.
Andrew Wilson
Guru
PM sent 
chicorider
Zen MBB Master
Well that didn't take long... Derek snapped up my Aerojacket covers. Just letting people know.
Andrew Wilson
Guru
well... I didnt want it anyway
M.J
Well-Known Member
Monokote cover is done and it's a winner!
Yesterday I took 20 seconds off my PR on a 2.75 mile segment that I've done a bunch of times. My previous best was with a stiff tailwind, this time I had a crosswind and was still faster.
The bike was markedly faster everywhere. I rode a familiar route and every time I looked down I was 1-3mph faster than I was expecting.
With the Moose pack, the Brainbox, and the disc cover the whole back of the bike is basically a splitter now.
$20 in materials and a couple hours work in trade for a big speed boost. I'll take it!
