How aero is your beard?

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PokojniToza
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by PokojniToza

I am bored beyond recognition, was looking at a pic of a forum member with a big beard, so I wondered, how aero is a beard?

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573
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by 573

I know from swimming that mine creates a significant amount of drag. Mine's nowhere near as big as the one I think you're referring to either.

Marin
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by Marin

I just wear heavy stubble. This acts as a trip to disturb the airflow and keep it attached to my chin and neck, not unlike the laser-etched tread pattern on the new GP 5000s.

kode54
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by kode54

didn't Specialized put the beard in the wind tunnel?

IIRC, the results are beards are aero, but leg hair isn't.
PokojniToza wrote:
Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:26 pm
I am bored beyond recognition, was looking at a pic of a forum member with a big beard, so I wondered, how aero is a beard?
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by IchDien

Wiggo shaved his before the hour attempt.


djbowen99
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by djbowen99

It's rare i don't get a comment from another cyclist on a ride, usually something about lost watts as they pass in the other direction.

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Orbital
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by Orbital

I’m 42 and still can’t really grow a beard. I have long ass hair instead which usually results in a car full of dudes creeping past me only to realize I’m also a dude...

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^lol... I hope you turn, smile and blow them a kiss. Would hate to see them disappointed.
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by sychen

This thread is custom tailored for Nefarious... Where is he?

While I'm not genetically able to grow one. So back in my corner.

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