Originally Posted by
Spoonrobot
Aero and rolling resistance are the two primary focus items, right now, because they are the easiest to express as simple numbers.
Suspension losses are harder to measure and much more difficult to present in a simple manner.
This is a very old graph (6-7 years?) and has been supplemented by more recent data, but it presents the basic idea.
https://silca.cc/blogs/silca/part-4b...-and-impedance
Estimates on increased cRR and aero drag put Thundero 48s at a ~6W disadvantage compared to Thundero 40s. This gap narrows a bit with a Swampero 40 on the front.
I understand Silca's article about impedance, but it's limited to road tires. Where can I find similar info on gravel-size tires to make comparison estimates?
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