Rolling Resistance - let's compare notes!

[tlin]

Context - my GX never feels like it wants to ROLL, always wants to slow down faster than I want it to (even when going downhill!).

Test:

1. Pick an empty road where you won't impact anyone else. Preferably bring along someone as your data recorder (I had my 13-year-old with me - good opportunity to discuss testing methods, physics basics, listen to some AC/DC together since she's wearing these t-shirts despite not knowing who they are, etc.).
2. Record direction and time it takes you to decelerate from 45 mph down to 25 mph (lift foot from pedal at 45 mph, just coast).
3. Do this 3x each in two different directions (6 runs total, 3 in each direction) - this helps account for road slope, wind.

My data: 1 - West, 32.4s || 2 - East, 31s || 3 - West - 35.1s || 4 - East - 31.8s || 5 - West, 35.8s || 6 - East, 32.9s.........Avg. = 33.2s

Ready, Set, Go!

 

[tlin]

It's Friday - what else are you guys gonna do this weekend???

Get off the couch, run the test, get back to the couch in <20 minutes. Perfect for halftime during the SB......