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Old 05-11-08, 09:53 AM
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TurboTurtle
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Originally Posted by BrianSullivan
I don't really understand why there are recommendations to use dabs of paint or whatever and roll.

I would have thought measuring the radius and using 2*radius*pi would be the easiest and most accurate method?
Because the tire compresses and the 'radius' at the road isn't the same. (You need to do the roll-out with your weight on the bike.) - TF
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