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Comment by DavidR on May 19, 2008 at 9:52am

But surely, if we're going to get really really technical, any increase in the drag co-efficiency would possibly be out weighed by the more energy efficient riding position adopted. Also the lack of use in the upper body muscles might also allow for a higher sustained energy output.

Comment by Kevin Knox on May 17, 2008 at 6:27pm

...and more wind resistance as he's sitting very upright.

Comment by Craig Northam on May 17, 2008 at 3:33pm

But if we're going to get really technical...then surely there'd be more frictional drag (rolling resistance) considering all his weight is on that back tyre...unless he pumped it up really hard?!

Comment by Kevin Knox on May 16, 2008 at 9:39pm

I suppose that technically it should be easier doing a wheelie up a hill as there is less resistance in the form of rotational weight...