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Old 01-19-2022, 02:35 PM   #61 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by vadimr4 View Post
When I hear people say that aero doesn't come into play until 30 or 40 mph haven't ridden a bicycle recently. On a bike, even 10 to 15 mph you can feel a difference if you are tucked in or sitting straight up.
I think what they mean to say is that as far as total energy input to distance gained or traveled, aerodynamics don't play as in significant as higher speed. Your car could get 200 miles per gallon if you're traveling 8 miles an hour but it is not really reasonable

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