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Old 02-16-2014, 04:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
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After the efficiency of the drivetrain, aero drag is huge. At just 28-30MPH, it is 50% of the load on the drivetrain. When the drivetrain is low(er) efficiency, then weight plays a bigger role in stop and go situations, than if the drivetrain is high(er) in efficiency and/or if the driving is faster than 30MPH much of the time.
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