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  • I very much doubt it. The reason wheels have relatively high drag is because the spokes are cylindrical, and cylinders and spheres are one of the least aerodynamic shapes you can get - even tiny ones like spokes. Aerospoke spokes are designed as symmetrical aerofoils. ie. very streamlined. I think what you mean is that aerospokes are not great in cross winds, which is true - not because they are not aerodynamic, but because wind hitting a symmetrical aerofoil at an angle creates lift - ie. each of the spokes will be pulled in a certain direction - but not neccessarily slowing you down. Could even help you. So they're probably very good in velodromes, and nicht so gut in windy places.

    Phew, explanation over I think. I noticed somewhere else that you'd said aerospokes aren't aerodynamic, thought I'd put it straight now. :)

    Nope their aerodynamics are shit, there is a lot more to aerodynamics than just having a symmetrical aerofoil shape :/, I meant exactly what I said and I stick by it with the tests to back it up until you can prove otherwise :).

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