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Old 08-27-2021, 09:08 AM   #863 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob
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Originally Posted by RedDevil View Post
4WD cars roll more smoothly over speed bumps than 2WD cars do. But in winter I'd rather have 2WD with snow tries than 4WD with all season tires. And you lose about 10% in FE.
What is your sampling method for those speed bumps? I would expect that more unsprung weight would degrade the ride. My velomobile has 1 WD, very low unsprung weight, and goes over speed bumps like a hydraulic Citroen.
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