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Old 01-04-2010, 10:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard
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C'mon -- both weight and low drag are important. Both reduce the requirement for power, so reducing either/both will help improve efficiency. Weight may be more important for stop and go (city) driving, and aerodynamics is more important for sustained driving at higher speeds (highway).

Rolling resistance is the third leg on this stool...
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