Beard In A Wind Tunnel: Does It Make A Real Difference?

Written by Sean McCoy May 25, 2014 9:41 p.m. ET

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[leadin]Thought you’d get a little bit more aerodynamic by shaving that manly beard? Not so fast![/leadin]

This wind tunnel beard test by Specialized Bicycles provides scientific evidence that it’s not your beard holding you back. So let that glorious facial hair fly; it sure doesn’t seem to be slowing anyone down.

Sean McCoy

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Sean McCoy is the Editorial Director of GearJunkie, and 5+ other AllGear websites.

He has been writing about hunting, fishing, trail running, camping, skiing, and more for 15+ years.

Prior to GearJunkie, he was the chief photographer for the Virgin Islands Daily News and former editor-in-chief for GearJunkie. Based in Denver, Colo., McCoy is an avid trail runner, camper, hunter, angler, mountain biker, skier, and beer tester.