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    • Diagram demonstrating the forces on a tyre - rolling resistance
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 22 February 2011 Size: 33 KB Referencing Hub media

    Rolling resistance happens because the force pushing backwards against the tyre as it comes into contact with the road is bigger than the force pushing forwards as it leaves.

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      Rolling resistance

      Rolling resistance is one of the forces that act to oppose the motion of a cyclist. It is caused mainly because of deformation of the tyre and can be understood by thinking about: energy losses ...

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