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Old 01-05-2010, 10:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob
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Motorcycle tires are built for leaning, which leaves fewer options for reducing rolling resistance. With so much air drag, riders seldom notice tire drag. I'm curious about how you plan to build your own tires. There is almost nothing made for very light cars, and even less data.
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