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Old 05-24-2009, 07:59 AM   #63 (permalink)
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Thanks for posting! I feel like I'm starting to get a better feel for RR.

Q: In an ideal world, how would one design the lowest rolling resistance wheel/tire?

Anything is possible; including no air inflation, and no need for any suspension function! (The suspension would need to be redesigned to work with this new tire/wheel.) You would want to have smooth aerodynamics, and good traction on "normal" paved roads, in wet and dry conditions. (We'll leave the snow and ice for another tire/wheel.)
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