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power_bent
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Wheels and tires
Aug 4th, 2008, 1:31pm
 
Hey guys, I wanted to post up about my ride this morning at WRL. The ride was definitely different because of the New Tires and Wheels. The Old tire only handle 40 psi( 26x 1.75 and 20x1.75) and when I'm on it seem like the tire is a little low and has as it seems rolling resistance to it. Now I have the Primo Comet Tires on New Wheels (401x1.5 and 559x1.5) with 100lbs tire pressure! What a difference it made. it was easier to cruise at higher speed. I say it made roughly about 3mph difference cruising.  Smiley  
   The time that it took to go around the Lake is now about 35 minute. Cheesy
 Thank to you guys for all of your input to help me to get better.
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Re: Wheels and tires
Reply #1 - Aug 4th, 2008, 2:29pm
 
that was definitely a smart move - nice job!
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Reply #2 - Aug 4th, 2008, 4:44pm
 
Great move Primo Comets have amoung the lowest rolling resistance on the market.  Did you get the Kevlar belted?
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Reply #3 - Aug 4th, 2008, 5:35pm
 
Thomas,
 
You have now officially been bitten by the recumbent spend all your money tweaking your bike bug.  Cheesy
 
See you Tuesday!
 
RichardC
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