Downhill racing is regularly referred to as the F1 of mountain bikes. Racers and teams tweak everything to achieve faster times, but did you know that sometimes they add lead weights to the BB? Neil Donoghue tests whether adding weights to your MTB could improve your times down the trail, and how it may change your suspension feel on the trail.
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0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Sprung and Un-Sprung Explained
2:24 - Why Do Downhill Riders Add Weights To Their Bikes?
4:41 - Un-Weighted Run
7:20 - Weighted Run
9:09 - Times And Numbers
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Does Adding Weight To A Downhill Bike Make It Faster?
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