Abstract: Rigid aerodynamic shells increase the aerodynamic shear efficiency of a bicycle ladened with luggage bags, luggage racks and/or luggage attached to the luggage racks. The aerodynamic shells substantially frontally surround or enclose the luggage bags, racks and luggage attached above the front and rear wheels of the bicycle. The shells are pivotably connected to the bicycle to provide access to the bags, racks and luggage. Contoured luggage bags for connection to the conventional luggage rack are provided to substantially conform to and occupy a majority of the interior space defined by the shells.

Abstract: Human-powered, front-wheel drive tricycle of a 2DS-1IS (2 driven, steerable-1 independent suspension) format having two steerable front wheels in a fully engineered front end, a multi-triangulated space frame and a single trailing rear wheel mounted in an independent swing-arm type suspension. A chain drive system (21+speeds) includes a crank assembly mounted on a prow ahead of the front wheels driving a transfer gear and differential to the split front axle. A transfer gear caliper/disc braking system ahead of the differential provides braking force equally distributed to both front wheels regardless of road conditions, resulting in anti-skid properties. Track/wheelbase ratios above 0.45 provide stability and excellent handling; FWD provides excellent traction. Preferably, all wheels are of the same 20" diameter. Rider is in a semi-recumbent, supine position with handlebars, having shift and braking controls, mounted beneath a rigid seat. Shoulder harness and seat belt system are provided.