I'm not an aero expert, but i think a higher stack height (higher head tube on bike, or more practically, an inclined stem on this same bike) would take the forearms out of the wind and bring the head closer to the hands, decreasing the frontal area, and increasing aerodynamics and speed, while also being more comfortable while not in that position. It wouldn't look as good though…
I think that this man could output a lot of power in a track sprint, like 2000watts or more? I think for the initial accelleration phase, he might have an advantage as aerodynamics only play a big role at higher speeds.
Bein also aero by having a narrow upper body is generally ideal, but hey, you probably won't get much leverage with your arms which can in turn make you slower, but I doubt that is a big difference.
The reason that cyclist have no upper body muscles is primarily weight and again, aero. On a track though, weight is not as important.
As an example, at 0.35 cda and weight of 1g (about the standard cda of a rider on the hoods in a normal position) I cannot even ride at 20kmh with the same power than if my cda was 0.25 and weighed 90kg (which isn't that crazy low actually, I've seen 0.15 lowest ever from Dan Bigham at UCI hour record). Aero on the flatts is that powerfull. This changes when I ride uphill steeper than about 7% I think (idk for sure), but riding at elite level aero matters because they climb 1bove 15kmh and frequently 20kmh. See? Really powerfull stuff, aerodynamics
Well, on the flats and downhill this guy would kill hill climbers of the road. I do that and don't worry about climbing too much. Done this on a track bike on the road but not so much downhill! There dominate uphill and suffer spinning like a big crazy guy downhill! This guy looks mostly like a sprinter who"s also a bit fast on the flats.
… you look as stiff as a plank of very stiff wood bro… as a track sprinter in training, you need to be supple enough to be able to spin the cranks on rollers to above the 200 rpm mark for a least 60 seconds… that's over 3 revs per second… could you do that in that position?
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Talk about getting nowhere fast.
Watts?
Wish i was this strong and powerful
I'm not an aero expert, but i think a higher stack height (higher head tube on bike, or more practically, an inclined stem on this same bike) would take the forearms out of the wind and bring the head closer to the hands, decreasing the frontal area, and increasing aerodynamics and speed, while also being more comfortable while not in that position. It wouldn't look as good though…
I think that this man could output a lot of power in a track sprint, like 2000watts or more?
I think for the initial accelleration phase, he might have an advantage as aerodynamics only play a big role at higher speeds.
Bein also aero by having a narrow upper body is generally ideal, but hey, you probably won't get much leverage with your arms which can in turn make you slower, but I doubt that is a big difference.
The reason that cyclist have no upper body muscles is primarily weight and again, aero. On a track though, weight is not as important.
As an example, at 0.35 cda and weight of 1g (about the standard cda of a rider on the hoods in a normal position) I cannot even ride at 20kmh with the same power than if my cda was 0.25 and weighed 90kg (which isn't that crazy low actually, I've seen 0.15 lowest ever from Dan Bigham at UCI hour record). Aero on the flatts is that powerfull. This changes when I ride uphill steeper than about 7% I think (idk for sure), but riding at elite level aero matters because they climb 1bove 15kmh and frequently 20kmh. See? Really powerfull stuff, aerodynamics
If we drive at the right angles, how much reduction will we experience in our 200m fly time?
Well, on the flats and downhill this guy would kill hill climbers of the road. I do that and don't worry about climbing too much. Done this on a track bike on the road but not so much downhill! There dominate uphill and suffer spinning like a big crazy guy downhill! This guy looks mostly like a sprinter who"s also a bit fast on the flats.
I'm 62 years old I love it when they pass by me and I don't make a difference I follow until he gets tired hahahahah
He looks like monster from windbreaker
What is peak watt you made?
… you look as stiff as a plank of very stiff wood bro… as a track sprinter in training, you need to be supple enough to be able to spin the cranks on rollers to above the 200 rpm mark for a least 60 seconds… that's over 3 revs per second… could you do that in that position?
Low seat height?
That BT is toooo crispy 🙏 carry on mate good output
"bicep volume" You have skinny rope arms mate
SKIPS LEGS DAY, EASY PASS
Is that bad for your back riding in that position
@Bootstrapb hey man just wanted to know what bar tape are you using? Thanks
Biking supposed to be fun and enjoyable.. I don’t see it here lmao..
What kind of these bike
Are you pushing or pulling on the bars or both?
Saddle hight looks a little short
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