The Vehicle
More information about the vehicles can be found in our design reports:
Some of the subsystems we have built previously include:
Adjustable Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Drive with Derailleur and Disk Brakes
- Tiller-Style Steering with Adjustable Steering Limiters
- Unique Rider Variation Compensation System (RVCS) allows for riders from 5'4" to 6'2".
Aerodynamic Fairing
- Rigid Monocoque Structure Protects Rider and Holds Subsystems Together
- Optimized for Low Drag (Simulated CD = 0.054)
- Excellent Window Visibility
- NACA Ducts for Inward Airflow
Slow Speed Stability System
- Deployable Landing Gear Wheels Support Rider when Starting & Stopping
- Intuitive User Interaction with Single Lever on Handlebars for Actuation
- Power Take-Off from Rear Wheel Powers Wheel Actuation