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Wind tunnel test throws question over the current understanding of aerodynamics of leg hair


GaryvdM

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Shave those pistons, Dudes...

 

It's the right thing, uhm, aero thing to do

 

if you ever unzip your top while riding, you should probably do your chest too.

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Lol what a great article! I'm going to shave my legs, I'm about a 9 on the chewbaka scale and I weigh 60kg. So basically I can add somemeaningfull watts with a leg shave.

 

Done!

Bonus, being a 9 you will go down to about 59kg

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The Caveman also did a Specialized wind tunnel test to determine the difference in drag between lycra shorts and baggy shorts. Cannot remember the outcome, will watch the youtube video again:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ReDmvjailA

This is stupid though - because it doesn't take into account varying of speed, its a constant speed/TT which does not even come close to a real xc race

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