Thread: How Can the Sub9 Produce Negative Drag?
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Old 04-07-08, 09:26 PM
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Zipp's side of it is that at a given angle of attack from the wind, the wheel gains some lift, in a sense similar to a Frisbee or a sailboat's sail.

Possible? Sure, probably. Worth my money? HA. My inherent drag will negate any possible benefit.
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