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@Smallfurry
I dont ike the idea of skidding because of my weight weenie issues. I prefer to package my braking surface in two little blocks. The idea of running heavier, thicker tyres, to skid. Brings me out in a cold sweat. ;)
Running 41:23 a while back made it near impossible to reduce speed without skidding. I only run this for serious climbs, but I found this really annoying.
Running 48: 16/17 lets me slow down using my legs without runinning the risk of skidding.