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Originally Posted by martl
(The "aquaplaning" effect encountered on cars is due to the patch -contact area between tire and road- being way bigger and way, way wider than on a bicycle, and the speed being potentially higher. A bicycle tire's patch is very narrow, it will just cut through the water, unless you reach speeds of 150+)
In that case I'll have to remember to keep my speed down when it's wet. ;-)

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