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sid · 04-28-2011, 10:31 PM

I've ridden my bicycle on trails made from recycled rubber. There is an incredible amount of friction on those trails so you feel like you are pedaling through molasses. Most of those trails have since been re-surfaced with asphalt or concrete.

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sid EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 202 grayranger - '10 Ford Ranger XL 2 door supercab 90 day: 30.82 mpg (US) Thanks: 27 Thanked 48 Times in 28 Posts	I've ridden my bicycle on trails made from recycled rubber. There is an incredible amount of friction on those trails so you feel like you are pedaling through molasses. Most of those trails have since been re-surfaced with asphalt or concrete. __________________ 2010 Ford Ranger, extra cab, 2.3 liter http://www.stonemarmot.com Band's latest song/music video "I Sing Along"