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I guess the real question is, how much of the propulsion (after the rope connection is detached) is actually from pedaling and how much is just a pneumatically
by noonespecial 8y ago
I guess the real question is, how much of the propulsion (after the rope connection is detached) is actually from pedaling and how much is just a pneumatically coupled "tow line" from the car.
Still quite a feat to control a bike at that speed with near certain death so few inches away.
- s0rce 8y agoDoes the higher air pressure from behind actually provide net thrust. If you neglect that you still have some air resistance, rolling resistance from the tires on the ground and various frictional losses in the bike. Overall, since the record on rollers indoors is higher (200 mph iirc) it seems being pulled being a vehicle isn't a huge benefit.