2011 Eurobike
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Sep 1, 2011
The Reynolds Eight One is built with straight-walled rims and a fairly narrow brake track. Reynolds engineer Paul Lew says they used CFD software to tune the location of the swirl lip generator just outside the rim’s inner diameter to effectively trip airflow and delay stall until wider yaw angles. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.