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Old 10-18-10, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by loonydude
So I am wondering why people usually have their nicer wheel to be the front wheel. (people with aerospoke for front wheel). Is there something about the rear that may negate the benefits of a good rear wheel?
The front wheel makes a bigger aerodynamic difference since it's not hiding behind a seat tube and in the turbulent airflow from the rider's legs.
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