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Originally Posted by Ni87
Thanks again for all the input. My question is why doesn't having a low profile tire help with economy? Like someone said the trains have steel wheels for efficiency and we have air more for the cushy ride. Wouldn't the lower profile make for a harder more effienct tire?
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Super hard/ high pressure works on steel rail road track or on bicycle velodromes only. On a rough surface (even the smoothest road counts as 'rough') lowest RR comes from having the right amount of compliance to the surface.