Try as I might, I can't find any data beyond sales hype which may or not be true.
Our bike, and rider position, is pretty clunky. Unfortunately, we can't do anything about it, we are working with what we have...which is an upright road bicycle, and a middle-age overweight rider in full leathers.
Given the parameters, we're looking at fairings. We have two options on hand, and would appreciate feedback. Please refrain from speeches about what we "should do"...we know our entry isn't optimal...we just want to be as fast as we can be, but be safe.
Our first option is a lexan bubble, made for bicycles. It's 27" wide, 17" high, but only about 6" deep. In a perfect straight-ahead world it could be helpful, but I'm worried about how a cross gust (head or tail) could affect steering stability.
Option two is a small scooter "headlight fairing." 13" wide, 12" high, 12" deep. It actually has a good shape, but there isn't a lot of coverage. My experience with this fairing has been good. I can lean down just enough to put the chin of my helmet right above the windshield.
The question is will the small fairing, at speed, help (at least minimally) with a slip around our riders body, or is it just sitting there doing nothing? The other question is, how safe or unsafe would the large lexan bubble be on the salt?
Thanks in advance for any experienced input.