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by peteriley
Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inconsistent cdA values with iAero
Replies: 6
Views: 5334

Re: Inconsistent cdA values with iAero

Hi Coachboyd: I think the air is clean...in fact it might be TOO clean. I set up a Cinelli stubby bar on the side of my cow horns to ensure that it had a clean view of the scene ahead. But it might be too much: It's like having it out on a long boom. I didn't see much in the way of choppy data, but ...
by peteriley
Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inconsistent cdA values with iAero
Replies: 6
Views: 5334

Re: Inconsistent cdA values with iAero

If I could post a reply to my own question; Adam Haile has pointed out a number of things I can do to resolve these poor numbers, ranging from how/where I mount/position the iAero to how many coast downs I perform, including the 4 mile calibration. I'll re-test on Monday, and post back the results.
by peteriley
Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inconsistent cdA values with iAero
Replies: 6
Views: 5334

Inconsistent cdA values with iAero

Hi Everyone: I'm trying to iron out the bugs in setting up my iAero. After calibrating the tilt, coast down, and wind I made a series of runs to compute my cdA in the aero position and upright (with my hands resting on the aeropads....very un-aero!). The numbers don't reflect what I was expecting. I...