Testing the S-R7 Helmet, Riding the Hubless Verge and Fixing Qualifying
CanyonChasers Podcast // The Braking ZoneShow Notes
Dave returns from a trip to Southern California where he joined Danielle from Alpinestars for the launch of the Supertech R7 helmet. He and Brian discuss the technical details of the S-R7, including how predictive analysis are being used to refine aerodynamics. Learn More about the Supertech R7: https://imp.i104546.net/B50JLB Dave also shares his honest review of the Verge electric motorcycle, which features a hubless rear wheel and a claimed 1,000Nm of torque. While the straight line acceleration is impressive, the bike’s geometry led to stability issues at higher speeds. Finally, the guys propose a solution to the current MotoGP Friday practice format and how to make the sprint races more meaningful for fans and riders. Chapters 00:00 Willow Springs: Running the Track Backwards 01:35 The Snake and a Private Tour of The Rock Store 02:59 Alpinestars Supertech R7 Deep Dive 05:44 AI Design and Cam Tail Aerodynamics 08:22 Real World Benefits: Stability Behind Semi Trucks 14:51 Safety Innovation: Protecting the Collarbone 17:01 Riding the Verge: 1,000Nm Torque and Hubless Wheels 24:11 The Geometry Problem: Stability at High Speed 35:05 Brian's Hybrid Motorcycle Concept: Using KERS 39:25 Fixing MotoGP: A Better Friday and Sprint Format 52:41 California Riding and Lane Splitting Hazards #VergeMotorcycle #AlpinestarsSR7 #MotoGPFix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/CanyonChasers
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