Smooth Tarmac

Smooth Tarmac

Later in the tests, we lowered the tire pressure on tarmac (also testing 2.5 bar and 1.5 bar). All tests were repeated multiple times on the same section – riding in both ways, like before, to subtract aerodynamic drag and determine the rolling resistance. 

There are a few things to note from the results. For example, riding at 25 km/h with 1.5 bar required 12 more watts of power (in total) compared to 3.5 bar tire pressure. 

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