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Wing stays
The existing wing stays have produced stress marks on the cycle wings GRP finish, this can take several years. I intended to fit mud flaps this unfortunately would make the cracks propagate even further. Most of the stone chips are from the front wheel so it makes sense to fit mud flaps.
Mud flaps
For the mud flap material, I choose a product called Diaprene (from Demon Tweaks) an almost indestructible plastic material specifically designed for flaps. The mud flaps are easy to cut and can be wedged under the extra wing stay. I may choose to repaint the cycle wings at some stage.
Shocks
The shocks are from Protech and are very light weight and look smart. I have some for the front as well. The rear ones were in very poor condition. The weight saving alone must be significant, the Aero shocks were steel bodied.
Aero screen
The existing aero screen is too small for road use. I have fitted a nice little number from
http://www.aerodynamix.co.uk/
I fitted the new aero screen over the top of the existing one which gave extra support. It remains to be seen weather the MSA rules are ok with this fitting. In reality the screen has made little improvement to wind ingress. I may try half doors to effect an improvement.
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| Diaprene mud flaps |
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| upgraded wing stays |
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| Rear shocks |
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| Aero screen |
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