Thread: Modern Road bike speed vs. Recumbent bike speed?
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Old 03-17-05, 04:38 AM
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Air resistance increases with the square of velocity. If you double the speed you quadruple the resistance. Cutting air resistance is THE ONLY way to go very fast.
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