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Re: Something borrowed...something FAST! [Tom A.]
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the ROT that gives us those time savings is based on something like 24 or 25 mph average speed. Again, you go a lot faster...so, less gain for you!

30 mph, actually, since that is the standard for wind tunnel testing. However, I also rounded every number to a one or five*, so the effect may be the same (I haven't checked, but take your word for it).

*I did some calculations in my head while riding this weekend, and realized that, at least for me, the same approach also works for Crr. Specifically, at my speed/mass, a change in Crr of 0.0005 equates to a difference in power of ~5 W, and hence also a difference in CdA of ~0.005 m^2, a difference in drag of ~0.1 lbs, and/or a difference in time of ~0.5 s/km. Neat how that works out, huh? :-)
Last edited by: Andrew Coggan: May 21, 08 8:16

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  • Post edited by Andrew Coggan (Dawson Saddle) on May 21, 08 8:16