Razors Edge ★ Posted June 21, 2022 Share #1 Posted June 21, 2022 ...someone addressed this problem! I'm tired of burning precious watts due to a less than optimal aero set-up. I wonder if it will work on @Square Wheels's super bike, too? We could geek out on the stats showing how much speed we gained with that doodad vs the losers without them. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisL Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share #2 Posted June 21, 2022 I’m gonna glue two spatulas over my pulley’s and save me .05 watt! 😂 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 21, 2022 Share #3 Posted June 21, 2022 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: I’m gonna glue two spatulas over my pulley’s and save me .05 watt! 😂 They have to be ceramic or it won't work. Air flows over ceramic better than plastic, aluminum or steel. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 21, 2022 Share #4 Posted June 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: They have to be ceramic or it won't work. Air flows over ceramic better than plastic, aluminum or steel. OK nevermind…. There goes my perceived increase in speed. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 21, 2022 Share #5 Posted June 21, 2022 It better make me REALLY fast. This is just silly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted June 22, 2022 20 hours ago, Square Wheels said: It better make me REALLY fast. This is just silly. Wait...does it come with that pulley?!??? Double Awesome!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 22, 2022 Share #7 Posted June 22, 2022 20 hours ago, ChrisL said: I’m gonna glue two spatulas over my pulley’s and save me .05 watt! 😂 that was probably the prototype 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution bikeman564™ Posted June 22, 2022 Solution Share #8 Posted June 22, 2022 20 hours ago, Square Wheels said: It better make me REALLY fast. This is just silly. Meh, I'll 3D print some covers, for bout $2 in material 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted June 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Meh, I'll 3D print some covers, for bout $2 in material Uh, can you print me a couple? And, really, how much does a 3D printer that could handle that job cost? Prices have come down as quality has gone up, but darn, that might pay for itself FAST if you had a few bikes in your stable and could get an original to make a copy of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 22, 2022 Share #10 Posted June 22, 2022 50 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Uh, can you print me a couple? And, really, how much does a 3D printer that could handle that job cost? Prices have come down as quality has gone up, but darn, that might pay for itself FAST if you had a few bikes in your stable and could get an original to make a copy of. Sure, when I figure oot how. 3D printers are low cost now, at least the home ones. Probably a few hundred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted June 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Sure, when I figure oot how. 3D printers are low cost now, at least the home ones. Probably a few hundred? Maybe we can suck @goldendesign into this? He's got mad skills too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 22, 2022 Share #12 Posted June 22, 2022 33 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Maybe we can suck @goldendesign into this? He's got mad skills too. I have a small one at work, but I personally have not printed on it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted June 22, 2022 Share #13 Posted June 22, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted June 23, 2022 Share #14 Posted June 23, 2022 15 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: Sure, when I figure oot how. 3D printers are low cost now, at least the home ones. Probably a few hundred? 15 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Maybe we can suck @goldendesign into this? He's got mad skills too. Good quality consumer 3-d printers are well under $500 these days. In fact one of the best ones on the market for out of the box performance is the Ender 3 pro by Creality that retails for $189. If you wanted a larger build platform then an AnyCubic Cobra is the best for a large build volume and comes around $500 for the plus version. Hell if your spending for volume space and print speed though, I'd get the Kobra Max, literally huge print volume (17.7x15.5x15.5") is about $600 and well worth the extra hundred. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Share #15 Posted June 23, 2022 15 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: Sure, when I figure oot how. 3D printers are low cost now, at least the home ones. Probably a few hundred? Do they send 3D faxes as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted June 23, 2022 Share #16 Posted June 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Do they send 3D faxes as well? That should be doable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted June 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: That should be doable. So, can you fax me and Square a set of these things? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Share #18 Posted June 23, 2022 Would that help my speed? Yesterday I got passed by a dad with a daughter on a trail-a-bike pulling a trailer with another daughter in it. My bike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Would that help my speed? Yesterday I got passed by a dad with a daughter on a trail-a-bike pulling a trailer with another daughter in it. My bike Absolutely! At least a watt. Maybe more on the downhills? Probably pairs well with those panniers. And aero socks. You ARE wearing aero socks, I assume. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Share #20 Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Absolutely! At least a watt. Maybe more on the downhills? Probably pairs well with those panniers. And aero socks. You ARE wearing aero socks, I assume. No socks, bike sandals 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Share #21 Posted June 23, 2022 Looking at that photo maybe I should shave my legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Looking at that photo maybe I should shave my legs? Ask the dad with the daughters what his trick is. My bet is you could either shave those legs or knit that hair into a neat "retro" pair of aero socks leggings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Share #23 Posted June 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Ask the dad with the daughters what his trick is. My bet is you could either shave those legs or knit that hair into a neat "retro" pair of aero socks leggings! I think the trick is he was about the age of my eldest grandson. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share #24 Posted June 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I think the trick is he was about the age of my eldest grandson. Wormholes. Look for wormholes, go back and grab "young LJ" and bring him forward in time. It's complicated, sure, but it will eventually be worth having the opportunity to save a watt or two! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 23, 2022 Share #25 Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Longjohn said: Looking at that photo maybe I should shave my legs? It would save you 2 watts for sure! Lots of drag on them legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted June 23, 2022 Share #26 Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Longjohn said: Would that help my speed? Yesterday I got passed by a dad with a daughter on a trail-a-bike pulling a trailer with another daughter in it. My bike Is that the Linksey, LJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 23, 2022 Share #27 Posted June 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Absolutely! At least a watt. Maybe more on the downhills? Probably pairs well with those panniers. And aero socks. You ARE wearing aero socks, I assume. I heard aero socks actually work. I saw they fall dawn constantly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share #28 Posted June 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I heard aero socks actually work. I saw they fall dawn constantly though. Just need some aero tape??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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