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Old 06-30-09 | 12:48 AM
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pacificaslim
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Bikes: Lapierre Pulsium 500 FdJ, Ritchey breakaway cyclocross, vintage trek mtb.

It is only a direct correlation if the two objects are of the same shape/external dimensions.

When dealing with air resistance, differences in shape have the potential to cause more of an impact on speed than differences in weight. My weight would increase if I were to carry an open umbrella on my shoulder as I coasted my bike down a hill, but it's quite clear I would go slower without the umbrella with me!

Don't you see the game that guy is playing with you?
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