I was just reading a thread where someone asked if they should rent 404’s for their tri. Occurred to me that renting 404’s might cost more than a rear disc cover from wheelbuilder or the like.
This brought up the next logical question: anyone building fairings for the front wheels, to turn a ksyrium or Open Pro, or whatever into a Flo 60?
There was a post about such a project years ago. The finished product looked really nice, but it was way beyond my tinkering skills.
As a DIY project it’s not hard to make one that works well. However at least for me it’s
hard to make one that looks good.
J-Disc made a permanent cover for box rims back in the mid-90s (followed by the HED Jet, Flow, etc.)
http://velobase.com/CompImages/SmallParts/104304B4-7500-4510-A396-E0EB085DF631.jpeg
The issue has always been how to make one that is non-permanent (easily to install/remove).
I have one of those. I may put in on my KHS and wear my Speedo at a some races this summer.
I’ve been toying with the idea of this project myself. I do not have ANY carbon fiber experience, but I do have decent fiberglass experience. I will likely try a fiberglass aero cover before trying carbon. It’s on the back burner of projects at the moment behind many household ones.
I have one of those. I may put in on my KHS and wear my Speedo at a some races this summer.
Don’t forget the Zinka
http://www.sweatybetty.com/images/products/small/07755011113_NeonGreen.jpg
I’d forgot about that. What’s the shelf-life on that stuff?
Has anyone? This is Slowtwitch – of course they have. Start here:
now adays with 3d printing being cheaply available one could easily build fancy molds to get that firecrest shape, if one so desired. I don’t really see why it needs to be removable fwiw.
I do have access to 3rd printing but the size is limited to 6" by 6". I would likely make my on mold. I think it would be a decent option to have it be removable however making this work with different spoke patterns would be tricky. Either way that is a concern. Which is why IF I were to do this I would likely be making a one off which would be for the sake of making something for fun rather than production.
Idle hands…
Everyone with an internet connection, CAD software, and a mailing address has access to 3d printing. Anyway, you’d have to make the mold snap together as most have a limited build envelope. I’m sure you have the experience to make something work if you’re keen to do it one way or another. I suppose that volume of part could be costly though.
now adays with 3d printing being cheaply available one could easily build fancy molds to get that firecrest shape, if one so desired. I don’t really see why it needs to be removable fwiw.
You also need different slotting for different spoke counts and cross patterns (makes it hard to provide a 1-size-fits-all).
I’d forgot about that. What’s the shelf-life on that stuff?
I think it was about 4…wait for it…ever ;P.
It’s actually making a comeback and you can find it back in stores and online: http://www.amazon.com/Zinka-Colored-Waterproof-Sunblock/dp/B007RS0JB8
