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mscalisi
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It's arguable that a 36er GUni is faster than a 29er GUni downhill. In
my training rides with Tom, the difference seemed to be close to
negligable.
But 1:1 unicycles can't touch GUnis downhill.
feel the light wrote:
> It seems there is a general agreement that the 36 guni was way faster on
> the downhill.
>
> Guni's would seem to be at a slight weight disadvantage on the up hill,
> carrying a few more lbs of gears locked at 1:1.
>
> What is the impression of the riding on the level ? I guess, I am
> wondering how much power loss due to gear friction plays a roll.
>
>
> Like if they ran the whole race at Bonneville salt flats, what would
> happen ?
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my training rides with Tom, the difference seemed to be close to
negligable.
But 1:1 unicycles can't touch GUnis downhill.
feel the light wrote:
> It seems there is a general agreement that the 36 guni was way faster on
> the downhill.
>
> Guni's would seem to be at a slight weight disadvantage on the up hill,
> carrying a few more lbs of gears locked at 1:1.
>
> What is the impression of the riding on the level ? I guess, I am
> wondering how much power loss due to gear friction plays a roll.
>
>
> Like if they ran the whole race at Bonneville salt flats, what would
> happen ?
--
mscalisi
><> Unicycle for (reducing the) Buddha <><
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