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Old 10-28-09, 11:06 AM
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As with weight, I'm sure that the riders (not the bike frame) dominate aerodynamic drag.

Also, if aerodynamic drag of the frame members is a concern, tubing can be extruded in many shapes (eliptical, tear-drop, rectangular, etc).
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