| Aerodynamics of Cyclist Posture, Bicycle and Helmet Characteristics in Time Trial Stage. | |
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PMID: 22084053 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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The present work is focused on the aerodynamic study of different parameters including both the posture of cyclist's upper limbs and the saddle position in Time Trial (TT) stages. The aerodynamic influence of a TT helmet large visor is also quantified as a function of the helmet inclination. Experiments conducted in a wind-tunnel on nine professional cyclists provided drag force and frontal area measurements to determine the drag force coefficient. Data statistical analysis clearly shows that the hands positioning on shifters and the elbows joined together are significantly reducing the cyclist drag force. Concerning the saddle position, the drag force is shown to be significantly increased (about 3%) when the saddle is raised. The usual helmet inclination appears to be the inclination value minimizing the drag force. Moreover, the addition of a large visor on the helmet is shown to provide a drag coefficient reduction as a function of the helmet inclination. Present results indicate that variations in the TT cyclist posture, the saddle position and the helmet visor can produce a significant gain in time (up to 2.2%) during stages. |
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Authors:
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Vincent Chabroux; Caroline Barelle; Daniel Favier |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-11-11 |
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Title: Journal of applied biomechanics Volume: - ISSN: 1065-8483 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9315240 Medline TA: J Appl Biomech Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Institute of Movement Sciences, Marseille, France. |
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