Interesting read...

[Simpleton]

regarding hill climbing. It ain't all about weight it would seem.

http://billmegalos.com/union/Gerry_Pease-Aerodynamics_Vs_Weight.pdf

 

[steveindenmark]

And I thought it was all about grunting and sweating.

 

[steve50]

i just cannot see how a human body can be aerodynamic, even the skinniest rider dressed in lycra is not very aerodynamic. i don't know how much time or money they put into that study but when it comes down to basics its how fit the rider is. An average "weekend cyclist" is not going to be as fit or as fast as a regular club / audax cyclist and they are not going to be as fit as a tour de france athlete, add to that the weight of various aluminium / steel or carbon bikes and their variations and you are going to get a world of difference.

 

[Simpleton]

Did you read the article?

 

[steve50]

Did you read the article?

Yes and found it complicated and boring, just stating my point of view in layman terms or simplifying what the document says.

 

[Simpleton]

Yes and found it complicated and boring, just stating my point of view in layman terms or simplifying what the document says.

I don't think you did. The articles main points are to do with the aerodynamic and inertia qualities of recumbents/velomobiles when going up hills of various gradients. An interesting take I thought on what usually is the status quo given by df riders.

 

[Falco Frank]

Very good but I think Mike says it better...

 

[byegad]

Very interesting, and IFF I get to the point where I am going fast enough to climb at a speed where Aero' matters I'm sure I'll benefit!