Bicycle fairing

Socks can also be run from a front fairing to an A-shaped framework on the back of the seat.

A tailsock using lycra fabric and small aluminium tubes adds very little weight.

Empirical results indicate that a faired tailbox can increase speed on a low short wheelbase bike by around 5 to 10%, but this has not been validated formally.

The most exotic machines have lightweight full-body fairings, tested in wind tunnels, but these are not practical for street use.

A velomobile has a fully enclosed body, is usually a three-wheeled design, and protects the rider in all weather.

A RANS V2 Formula long-wheelbase recumbent bike fitted with a front fairing
A simpler tail or rear fairing, no front fairing