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Old 09-09-2008, 05:25 PM   #14 (permalink)
orange4boy
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The less friction the better but I don't have any numbers. I believe most cars have two sets per front wheel so that means 4x the friction savings but I'm thinking these are $$$$ bearings so the economics people are not going to like the numbers.

The losses are small on their own but would add up just like any ecomod.

I'm hoping the rollers can be replaced. I'll be doing the research this eve. or tomorrow. If bike wheels, computer fans and VW concept cars have them, I gotta have them.
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