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Old 05-24-17 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
So I can add 1.5 lbs to the bike and increase its aerodynamic drag, so I can then buy expensive carbon disc wheels, so I can decrease the weight of the bike 1/2 a pound, from the 1.5 lbs I added, and decrease the aerodynamic drag with the deep sectioned carbon rims to offset the drag I added with the discs.

Makes sense to me.
What testing has been done with disc vs caliper brakes in a wind tunnel for drag? Legitimate question and I have no intent to engage in this debate with you again. 2 years more riding experience now and I have to think I pretty much agree with you on this matter now.
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