Some here have been claiming that it is easier to build a much faster bike if you don't have to abide by UCI rules.
In the past, Gerard has posted here that Cervelo hasn't bothered building a UCI illegal bike as they didn't think they could reduce drag much by doing so anyway.
But, you WOULD say that if you don't offer a UCI illegal bike, wouldn't you?
So, now Specialized gave it a go, a new bike with a number of uci illegal features, designed by guys who definitely know their stuff, and the result?
A wee bit better at some yaw angles, a wee bit worse at others:
As another data point in this discussion I would love to see the yaw sweeps of the Illicito vs QR CD.01
Does removing material from a seat stay and adding it to a chain stay have a net benefit? It could, especially if the 'Shift' is really channeling air through that seat stay area.
Kat Hunter reports on the San Dimas Stage Race from inside the GC winning team
Aeroweenie.com -Compendium of Aero Data and Knowledge
Freelance sports & outdoors writer Kathryn Hunter
In the past, Gerard has posted here that Cervelo hasn't bothered building a UCI illegal bike as they didn't think they could reduce drag much by doing so anyway.
But, you WOULD say that if you don't offer a UCI illegal bike, wouldn't you?
So, now Specialized gave it a go, a new bike with a number of uci illegal features, designed by guys who definitely know their stuff, and the result?
A wee bit better at some yaw angles, a wee bit worse at others:
As another data point in this discussion I would love to see the yaw sweeps of the Illicito vs QR CD.01
Does removing material from a seat stay and adding it to a chain stay have a net benefit? It could, especially if the 'Shift' is really channeling air through that seat stay area.
Kat Hunter reports on the San Dimas Stage Race from inside the GC winning team
Aeroweenie.com -Compendium of Aero Data and Knowledge
Freelance sports & outdoors writer Kathryn Hunter