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  • physics question
  • jacko54321
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    what sort of speeds can a tandem go compared to a solo bike, are they faster or slower per person, WHY

    dropoff
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    Faster, twice the power for the same wind resistance.

    geetee1972
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    Twice the power for only around 1.5 times the weight.

    highclimber
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    More inertia due to greater mass so not as easily slowed by friction encoutered by solo riders I believe

    tonyg2003
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    but they aren't faster uphill.

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