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07-22-14 | 12:16 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

It's a matter of larger tires having a larger area of support.
Atmospheric pressure is over a ton/ft^2

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