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Old 06-15-11 | 11:31 AM
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gregf83
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Originally Posted by pcfxer
Uniform = less friction.
Friction is not relevant to rolling resistance. The tires aren't sliding on either a rough or smooth surface. The extra resistance of a rougher surface is due to the wasted energy dissipated when the bike bounces up and down.
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