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Old 01-03-06 | 04:46 PM
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AndrewP
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Bikes: Peugeot Hybrid, Minelli Hybrid

At 30 mph the wheel will be turning at 400 rpm which is pretty slow for a propeller, and the propeller will be operating in the wake of the tire. The side force and the drag reduction will therefore be pretty small. The main benefit will be the avoidance of spoke twist in the build.
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