Dimpled wheels
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I was just reading an awful posting about drilling wheels. It got me thinking. I remember seeing a MythBusters episode about golf balls. They determined that the dimples in the golfball actually allow the ball to cut through the air at a substantially more efficient level. Has anyone ever seen this theory appled to wheels? I would be curious to see if a set of dimpled rims could/would have any advantage over smooth rim. Just a thought.
It is right that the golfball will cut trough the air with a little less drag. That is a result of the turbulent Air flow which is longer in contact with the ball surface. This results in lower friction between the air and the ball!
You can check that under 'golfball dimples & drag' via google
Also check the zipp rims, which are slightly dimpled over the rim surface!!
Joh
You can check that under 'golfball dimples & drag' via google
Also check the zipp rims, which are slightly dimpled over the rim surface!!
Joh
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This has been discussed a lot...
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Jwhelan939 wrote: Has anyone ever seen this theory appled to wheels?
have you been living under a rock or something
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Washing at the base of your thumb more thoroughly!
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Please, gentlemen, let's not turn this forum into the sh*thole that is BikeForums. Can we keep it dignified?
Maybe I'll be the first to offer a genuine response as opposed to the sarcastic ones. Perhaps you are new to the sport?.
As Stolichaya referred, there has been plenty of discussion for dimpled surfaces. Use the search function, there's lots of info and thoughts on the matter to sort through. As for a company that has been using dimpled surfaces for quite some time, take a look at ZIPP.
Everything else was a rather sarcastic remark. Funny, sure, but since it's only the OP's 12th post I'm guessing this person is new to the sport and the equipment out there. Some of you other posters may want to take a look at the user's profile - they haven't heard of Powercordz either, so let's assume he/she is new to the sport and not be so harsh on them.
Maybe I'll be the first to offer a genuine response as opposed to the sarcastic ones. Perhaps you are new to the sport?.
As Stolichaya referred, there has been plenty of discussion for dimpled surfaces. Use the search function, there's lots of info and thoughts on the matter to sort through. As for a company that has been using dimpled surfaces for quite some time, take a look at ZIPP.
Everything else was a rather sarcastic remark. Funny, sure, but since it's only the OP's 12th post I'm guessing this person is new to the sport and the equipment out there. Some of you other posters may want to take a look at the user's profile - they haven't heard of Powercordz either, so let's assume he/she is new to the sport and not be so harsh on them.
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Thank you prendrefeu. I am new to riding. I thought forums were a place for people to go and learn things. It was a simple question. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
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Thanks Predrefeu, good post. And I apologise for my comment that really didn't add anything at all.
Seriously though, other than wheels, I've only ever seen dimples feature on skinsuits - is it something that most manufacturers feel is too time/money consuming to go into or is it just Zipp's marketing gimmick?
Seriously though, other than wheels, I've only ever seen dimples feature on skinsuits - is it something that most manufacturers feel is too time/money consuming to go into or is it just Zipp's marketing gimmick?
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