Originally Posted by
hotbike
Yes, that’s my experience. The fairing helps riding in a higher gear. Amazingly the Tailbox added a 6MPH increase in speed. But it’s the front fairing that reduces windchill. Would you buy another Zzipper or did you move south?
I wanted something with cargo space, electrical dashboard, solid colors, LED lighting, solar panels,and angular lines, that’s why I built my own. Also I have mounting points for a rain canopy.
I no longer commute, plus I've tapered off winter riding because crashes have bigger consequences than they used to. Also I've never really liked the brake hood attachment and loss of hand position. As someone who has studied a lot of aerodynamics, I love the Zzippers. That simple shape works very well.