flip screens

[Ped]

I have been using the MRA Touring Screen for many years now:

http://tinyurl.com/m6m9h3

It does increase wind noise in the helmet compared to the stock wind 
screen, but it also takes a lot of wind pressure away from the chest and 
shoulders. I (almost) always use earplugs anyway, so for me the 
advantages way override the noise problem.

Some German riders I know use this:

http://www.pedmail.dk/alpentreffen/slides/Image14.html

- but from what I hear it's not really that good and there is still wind 
noise in the helmet. I guess there is not an easy solution for our 
bikes. One of the German riders (short guy) had his seat modified, so 
yes - it is possible to sit a bit lower. This, however, would result in 
more bent knees, and I know for sure that my knees wouldn't like that :-)

Ped
'96 "Black Stealth" GPZ
Denmark



Kevin Hollis skrev:
> Hmmmm, lots of negative responses :-(
>
> One positive from someone with the MRA Vario Touring Screen. Anyone 
> else tried it ? (They're £90 gulp.)
>
> Also, I'm  5' 10".
>
> Since I've got the Powerbronze I may try and add a 'Vario' of my own 
> and see if I can get the air flow up a bit more.
> Alternatively, does anyone make a lower seat with a few inches shaved 
> off ?
>
> Kevin
>