Joined: Dec 2019
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From: South Shore of Long Island
Bikes: 2010 Carrera Volans, 2015 C-Dale Trail 2sl, 2017 Raleigh Rush Hour, 2017 Blue Proseccio, 1992 Giant Perigee, 80s Gitane Rallye Tandem
People left out that it reduces weight. Less housing=less weight. But really to reduce friction as mentioned above.