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Old 03-May-2012, 14:20   #19
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Sprung vs Unsprung weight, innit.

Removing mass from rotating components - wheels, brake disks, sprockets, chain, tyres (where allowed) - has a much better effect as it reduces the energy required to rotate them so in theory you should get better acceleration, improved handling (due to lower centrifugal forces), etc.


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