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Old 08-15-2008, 05:44 PM   #155 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
Just last month, I informally tested 55 vs 60 psi. There's a certain long but gentle downhill on my commute, about 1/2 mile long. 55 psi would just maintain speed at 40mph, while 60 psi would gain about 5, to 45mph at the bottom.
Excellent road test! As long as one pays attention to head/tailwinds and conducts these tests in the dry ( no wet, no damp!) the results should impress any disbeliever. Wait! Is gravity constant in your test area? LOL!
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