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I'm thinking of doing a race and basically want to fill my tyres with helium, is this cheating?


 
Posted : 15/03/2010 10:03 pm
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No, but you'd save more weight filling them with a vacuum.


 
Posted : 15/03/2010 10:07 pm
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I'm thinking of running neon in my tyres for night rides this year. Should save on having to carry lights as well.


 
Posted : 15/03/2010 10:09 pm
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fill yourself with helium and that should work even better, not to mention how popular you'll be with the rest of the field with your rather amusing voice.


 
Posted : 15/03/2010 10:12 pm
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When Mythbusters filled American footballs with helium they saved a whopping 3.5g per ball!
I suspect the weight savings would be much greater by spitting heavily a few times at the start line, and it would be cheaper (but way more gross).
But to answer your question, is it cheating? Haven't a clue.


 
Posted : 15/03/2010 10:13 pm