Aerovelo Eta - champion among bikes on the muscular traction
Technologies / / December 19, 2019
History knows several speed records, one way or another connected with the movement on bike. For example, in the mid-90s and early 2000s, at least three times ekstremaly overcome the mark of 200 km / h. However, the victory had a taste of doping. Thus, in one case, the driver was descending a steep hill, the second - followed the car into a low pressure zone, and the third - expedited by gas cylinders. In general, about this championship is not necessary to speak.
In connection with this very curious looks achieving young Aerovelo Canadian company whose experienced model recently developed a speed of 144.17 km / h (89,59 mph). A startup founded by Todd Reichert (Todd Reichert) and Cameron Robertson (Cameron Robertson) - the graduates of the University of Toronto. Both engineers have a degree in the field of aerodynamics, which explains the kind of space Aerovelo Eta.
For aerodynamic shell hides a carbon frame and a pair of ultra-clincher. Pedal, chain, carriage and other parts are made to order. Closed design and accumbency body complicate management, so the rider helps surveillance system.
Nontrivial achievement recorded in the annual competition, held under the auspices of the International Association of vehicle manufacturers on the muscular traction (World Human Powered Vehicle Association, WHPVA). In it participated with ten teams from around the world. According to the rules, cyclist passed eight-kilometer distance, which ended dvuhsotmetrovuyu reportable segment.
Only in the last attempt by Todd Reichert clocked on record. Several previous rounds have been spoiled by the technical minutiae of overlays that by hardly noticed. In general, there was a fairy tale. And here's a little clip that preceded it.
Incidentally, the name bike associated with the Greek letter "this": in physics it indicates efficiency. As you can see, with the ratio of useful energy in its total costs at Aerovelo Eta all right. However, Canadians do not think to stop and get ready for new heights: at least you need to jump over the mark of 90 miles per hour.