Zwift Chat

[<Tommy>]

I have just been looking at orange gimp suits in the hope of posting a suitable suggestion for Andy here

Have you checked behind the sofa?

 

[<Tommy>]

Sounds like you had a REALLY good time when you came to London

That said, looks like first IRL riding from next weekend and so may shave legs for the first time Tommy, some advice mate?

(Really?)

 

[<Tommy>]

i have heard shaving legs reduces some drag - and helps in other drag but may just be a southern thing

Yeah.... aero gains..... that’s why......

 

[LBHIFI]

i have heard shaving legs reduces some drag - and helps in other drag but may just be a southern thing

No it's true. It was proven recently in a wind tunnel test. Purely accidental as the guys testing had some wind tunnel time left after their original tests and decided to check it just for fun. Their jaws dropped as the watt savings surpassed all the other "real" tests of the day. They then did a dedicated "leg hair" test with more riders and the results were the same.

 

[CXRAndy]

I’d say it slightly differently Andy. There’s a guy who trains around Regent’s Park who’s nickname is ‘rhino’. Gives you some idea of his shape! He’s a big boy... but he competes in national TT’s and does pretty well. So I suppose I’d say, what you lack in aero you have to compensate for in power. Or vice versa. Obviously the most successful guys have a excellent balance of both. The bloke in your club isn’t called Brad is he?!

I might have more power than you lightweights but I dont have the power these monsters have. i was reading the TT forums, big guys (younger than me) are pushing 425-485W for a 10 mile flat course. To compare though some light riders 65Kg, were doing the same times with less than 300W. Big Power and low CDa are key.

 

[bobinski]

Have you checked behind the sofa?

 

[CXRAndy]

I have just been looking at orange gimp suits in the hope of posting a suitable suggestion for Andy here BUT given the seriousness of the chat I will hold back. For now...

My internet blocks the word Gimp, 'l'll ask Lee what it means

 

[berty bassett]

No it's true. It was proven recently in a wind tunnel test. Purely accidental as the guys testing had some wind tunnel time left after their original tests and decided to check it just for fun. Their jaws dropped as the watt savings surpassed all the other "real" tests of the day. They then did a dedicated "leg hair" test with more riders and the results were the same.

that is all very well and good but working on building sites and shaving legs isn't a combination i want to try thank you very much !

 

[JuhaL]

I know I've had decent winter, power numbers up, weight down, had a good Tenerife week(felt strong) Still doesn't stop me slightly worrying it could all fall flat

I have a similar feeling. Knowing well that indoor season in a winter is going well and all numbers satisfied me, i can't get those numbers when i start my outdoor season. I have powermeter so i can compare bit of my performance with outdoor and indoor.

 

[berty bassett]

My internet blocks the word Gimp, 'l'll ask Lee what it means

i can not say enough times - i could have died down there !

 

[LBHIFI]

that is all very well and good but working on building sites and shaving legs isn't a combination i want to try thank you very much !

 

[JuhaL]

Maybe Bkool and Zwift realese someday optional update where is simulated hairy effects

 

[CXRAndy]

Stage 2 Tour of Watopia. Road to Ruins.

Which day and time were you guys planning?

 

[bobinski]

that is all very well and good but working on building sites and shaving legs isn't a combination i want to try thank you very much !

Do you wear shorts at work? ​

 

[CXRAndy]

Do you wear shorts at work? ​

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