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@mmccarthy
(Pedant mode on) Actually, weight is a very small factor in speed, as it only increases the rolling resistance of the tyre by a small amount, weight saving does make a nice difference in acceleration though ( F = MA and whatnot)
(Pedant mode off)
I'd hate to hear the things i'll say when i'm actually a qualified engineer...