Thread: Why are Road bikes faster than Hybrids
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Old 01-17-15 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BradH
The rotating mass (wheels, tires) is less on the road bike therefore it accelerates more quickly.
This. Put heavyweight wheelset (rims and tires) on your road bike and it will accelerate like a hybrid.
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