Streamer fairing

[davidwalton]

I put my Streamer fairing on my SMGTe, and what a difference riding in to the wind it makes. So much easier, and wish I put it on from the start.

Fairing is staying on now.

See http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/streamer/index_e.html for info on fairing.

 

[BentMikey]

I'm tempted to put one on my Hurricane, then I think of the hills I have.

 

[davidwalton]

I'm tempted to put one on my Hurricane, then I think of the hills I have.

I didn't find it much different going uphill with it on. I did find that any head wind was far easier though, so in theory head wind going uphill should be a little easier as well. The fairing does not weigh that much, around 2K (including all fittings).

BTW- Also working on some brackets so light fittings can be placed either side of the fairing. Could possibly mount a mirror as well.

 

[Arch]

And I guess if you got a tail wind up hill, you'd be laughing!

 

[davidwalton]

And I guess if you got a tail wind up hill, you'd be laughing!

Won't be complaining about the wind as much then, no

 

[Andy in Sig]

And I guess if you got a tail wind up hill, you'd be laughing!

I've often thought that it would be great to fit a little telescopic mast to my Street Machine and then when there is a tailwind, put it up and run up a little sail.

 

[Arch]

I've often thought that it would be great to fit a little telescopic mast to my Street Machine and then when there is a tailwind, put it up and run up a little sail.

If you could automate the whole process to happen at the touch of a button, that would be very impressive! Mast up, sail unfurls, *snap* catches wind, off you accelerate!

Saw a pic in Velo Vision a while back, of a couple who had fitted a sail to their tandem trike, said it helped quite a lot!

 

[rich p]

Are you lot talking about bikes or the work of the devil?

 

[davidwalton]

Are you lot talking about bikes or the work of the devil?

Recumbents, the Devil (DF bikes) don't come in to it

 

[byegad]

I've been using a Streamer fairing for over a year. My average speeds on windy days are higher using it than without. It also keeps my feet and legs warm.

 

[CopperBrompton]

Yes, it's great for warmth on cold days. And tailwinds are great. :-)

 

[Kerher]

Question... so if my standard speed is about 20 mph what kind of increase can I expect? About 5 mph maybe?

I am considering getting this fairing, but also want to play with a tail sock. Thought that I might try and make one out of corrugated paper or plastic (Card board box like material.) does a tail make a big difference?

 

[byegad]

Question... so if my standard speed is about 20 mph what kind of increase can I expect? About 5 mph maybe?

I am considering getting this fairing, but also want to play with a tail sock. Thought that I might try and make one out of corrugated paper or plastic (Card board box like material.) does a tail make a big difference?

Well my standard speed is no where near 20mph. However down a hill on one of my regular runs I see around 35 mph with the fairing and just 30 without.

The thing is, the faster you are the greater the gain.

Tail fairings are supposed to give a greater gain in speed than a front fairing so If you are looking for speed and can only fit one fit the rear.

 

[domtyler]

I don't have a recumbent (yet) but when I saw these fairings I knew it would be beneficial into a head wind but my worry would be that you would get too hot and sweaty on normal days?

 

[ufkacbln]

I've often thought that it would be great to fit a little telescopic mast to my Street Machine and then when there is a tailwind, put it up and run up a little sail.

Sorry - already be done!

Pterosail!