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Old 06-06-12 | 11:36 AM
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njkayaker
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From: Far beyond the pale horizon.
Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
Pardon me for asking but shouldn't it be the reverse: 1 pound off the wheels =2 pounds off the bike? That is the enhanced effect of removing rotating weight.
Yes, it's backwards. And there's no credible reference that supports the notion that the effect is anywhere near two-fold. My attempt at finding a reference appears to indicate that the effect is much less.

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