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Old 12-09-2008, 09:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Thought of another flaw in the calculator: CRR entered is supposed to be for the tires' resistance, but rolling resistance involves some drivetrain resistance as well (bearings, possible brake drag, CV/U joints, differential).

Determining your actual Crr experimentally and entering it would be best. See:

Calculating Rolling Resistance

and/or help with simplified cDA/cRR formula
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