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Old 09-23-2010, 08:39 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I assume your going to be using bike tires so its best to pick the ones with the lowest rolling resistance. Tires with a harder rubber compound will have less rolling resistance. I doubt that cornering and braking will be an issue so get a set of time trial tires with a very hard compound .

There are a few other things that effect rolling resistance too. see this link
Bike Tire Reviews- 4 Things To Know About Rolling Resistance | Cycling-Review.com

Other than that tune the engine lean, route the air intake under the seat and eat at taco bell before the race.
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