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I understand your concerns. Most of what I want to do is subjective and cannot be measured. How do I measure "sitting up and comfortable?" There are so many riding positions that it would be impossible to quantify. How do I measure being the "first choice" in a garage? Most of us have 2 or 3 vehicles and they are for different purposes.
Going 70 mph, into a 30 mph headwind is measurable. Fuel cost in dollars and cents is measurable. Four bags of groceries is measurable and the sizes are measurable. US sizes are posted, by the way.
Because I missed the "subjective goals" back in my 1980s contests, people only drove their contest bikes at the contest. It is my hope that we are developing the bike we really want to drive. I am doing just that. When my Helix is in the studio, being upgraded, I really miss it.
By the way, do you sense any interest in the UK - home of FF- for a fuel economy contest? And if so, what qualities would be important to you and your peers?
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