Thread: Lightweight Wheels - Does front or rear weight matter more?
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Old 12-18-14 | 08:50 PM
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If your rear wheel is lighter than your front wheel you will crash when your rear wheel asplodes. If your front wheel is lighter than your rear wheel you will gain 200 watts or approximately 2 mph. That's assuming a difference of at least 100 grams.
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