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Old 03-01-2011, 02:34 PM   #12 (permalink)
byte312
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Why did I not think of that. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Plug your vehicle of choice's stats into the EM performance calculator, then play with added weight to see the predicted effect on rolling resistance. The calculator is pretty good.

Of course if you are in urban/mountainous terrain weight is a bigger factor; for me out on the semi-rural flatlands, not so much especially after the design/construction phase.
Wow, I like it. where do I find the calculator. This would end the debate in a hurry.
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