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Old 01-27-2011, 12:46 PM   #15 (permalink)
Vekke
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Siitin - '98 Seat Cordoba Vario
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A8 luxury fuel sipper - '97 Audi A8 1.2 TDI 6 speed manual
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I think the bike is not comparable, because the wheels are in the open air and wind can hit straight at them. In a car they are inside fenders. yes Spokes will still stirl up the air but much less than in a bike. But I would say still aero is better for FE. As mentioned above you could have both, with clear polykarbonate covers and nice looking lighter wheels. Good aero and light weight.
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