Today's pair of QTs comes to us from long-time Premium Member Russ Starke, who writes: Two Quick Tip ideas. We had the wettest May ever in central Virginia, with the high humidity causing lots of fogging issues for glasses. Here's an old SCUBA trick to help with that: Use regular toothpaste (not gel) on the lenses. Rub it on and rinse off. However, be careful if you have … [Read more...] about De-Fogging Lenses, Maximizing Your Aero Position
Aerodynamics
Alto A26 Alloy, CC56 Carbon Clincher Wheelsets
HOT! A26 Alloy Super smooth hubs No deflection under load Strong and reliable Seemingly unlimited rider weight limit Tubeless-compatible CC 56 Carbon Clinchers Pronounced aero advantage Compare favorably to other high-end wheelsets Super smooth hubs No deflection under load Durable and reliable NOT! A26 Alloy Average … [Read more...] about Alto A26 Alloy, CC56 Carbon Clincher Wheelsets
‘Super Tuck’ Is Not So Super
By Coach Fred Matheny One thing that has stood out in both the Tour de France and the US Pro Challenge this year is the extreme descending position adopted by many riders on steep descents. Instead of using the traditional method of sitting on the saddle with the hands next to the stem and pedals horizontal, daring riders have taken to sitting on the top tube. Although … [Read more...] about ‘Super Tuck’ Is Not So Super
The Physics of Aero Bicycle Wheels
By Bob Howland Air, before passing the front wheel, the bike and the rider, is considered to be flowing in a smooth, layered, laminarcondition. In fact, the air is considered to be a flowing fluid. There are three factors of a moving object that affect that laminar air flow: 1) imperfections of the contact surface; 2) the size of the contact surface area; and 3) the shape of … [Read more...] about The Physics of Aero Bicycle Wheels
Profile Design Airstryke Aero Bar
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! fits conventional and oversize handlebars improved design and construction no loss of hand positions padded, washable arm pads lots of length adjustment NOT! armrests rattle doesn't allow narrow elbow spacing www.profile-design.com Price: $100 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs, websites Colors: … [Read more...] about Profile Design Airstryke Aero Bar