On reflection, I'm pretty sure when its cold the resistance is higher, as it warms up the viscosity of the fluid decreases and it becomes easier.
That is my understanding. It's how most oils work, no?
So for it to get harder - are you sure it wasn't just you heating up / higher RPE?
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On reflection, I'm pretty sure when its cold the resistance is higher, as it warms up the viscosity of the fluid decreases and it becomes easier.