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Old 11-28-21, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 700cMe
hey thanks for responding so fast... yea i checked on police bicycles but i dont know if they are designed for fast cycling.. they have thick tires so i think they would create a lot of drag and resistance but they definitely are designed for utility without a doubt..
Rolling resistance is real, but it's easy to overstate it's importance. Once you get over about 15 MPH, aero drag is what is holding you back more than everything else combined. If you want to go faster, work on your aero position on the bike.
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