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Unread 03-11-2007, 01:35
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Re: Contact Area and its Relation to Friction?

Gear ratios maybe? If you had a three-speed transmission, there's a good chance your lower gear was lower than theirs. That would result in more torque being delivered to your wheels, and hence a greater pushing power.