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09-03-21 | 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by onyerleft

Modernly, people believe good aerodynamics are more important than reducing weight. Lightening up the cables won't do much, but making them run internally will, according to the latest thinking. Just sayin.

At my speed? You sure...? =)

09-03-21 | 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by genejockey

^^^^^^This person is getting it right.

I concur. It's all about fun.

09-04-21 | 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by onyerleft

Well it rather depends on (air)speed.

And in truth I'd rather go up hills more easily than go down them faster, if a choice must be made.

09-04-21 | 04:28 AM

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+1 about thinking twice about using CLB's aluminum cased brake cables.
They are super squishy and easily takes away 1/3 or more of your braking power, compared to if you have regular steel cased brake cables.

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