tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614319136975491150.post7463443790269961010..comments2023-07-04T04:18:43.711-07:00Comments on A Practical Cyclist: Bike-onomics, or, What Succeeds the Bike?Robert Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881066383294557792noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8614319136975491150.post-81258238965698409522013-08-15T02:56:12.035-07:002013-08-15T02:56:12.035-07:00I think if more people knew a little about aerodyn...I think if more people knew a little about aerodynamics and what happens when you wrap a bicycle or motorcycle in a enclosed aerodynamic streamlined body things would start to change.A streamlined bike ,was pedaled to 82 mph,when you wrap a standard motorcycle in a streamlined body it doubles the fuel range.A enclosed motorcycle or a narrow 3 or 4 wheeled tilter are the holy grail of fun commuting, around town shopping or that long awaited cross country tour.Comfort,safety,ultra high mileage or range in the case of a electric version.I'm hoping more and more people see the incredible advantages in streamlining.I like fast vehicles,but it sure would be nice to have someone sit behind you in your streamlined vehicle telling you how comfortable and how well it handles and stops,and you say ,and it gets 300 mpg USA tool.We could cut fuel consumption in half and make electrics a viable choice,just with streamlining.godscountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472363924837089539noreply@blogger.com