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Old 08-13-23, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Camilo
In other words, the old "rotating weight is more important than frame weight" is true in theory, but is actually trivial in practice given the actual weight differences in rims and the actual accelerations on the ride. I think I remember reading this - maybe on this forum - a while ago. Seems to make sense to me.
Funny to think how much of the feeling of light wheels must be placebo then...
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