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Old 10-09-18, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Troul
Interesting. I would think there'd be an point where the impact from the rotational weight of the extra rubber/wheel assembly would hinder performance? It seems finding the diminishing returns for what is ideal to the cyclists needs/preferences might be researched?
It’s been a while since I read the article but I do believe there was a size where he saw a slight slowing. I think it had more to do with the added rotational weight rather than rolling resistance but I don’t remeber for sure.

John
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