Light Weight Flywheel Questions

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Jan 27, 2006 | 01:50 AM

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RevRex-7

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My RB 17# flywheel really hits the spot in my DD n/a. Very sensible.

Jan 28, 2006 | 04:10 PM

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j9fd3s

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Originally Posted by RONIN FC' post='796054' date='Jan 24 2006, 08:44 AM

Yup, the 12 lb is actually an 8 lb if you weigh it like every one else. Mazdatrix and RB include the weight of the counterwieght..

its priced like that too. if you price out the 8lbs flywheel and the couterweight, you get like 13lbs, so the rb stuff is cheaper even though its more money, got it?

Jan 29, 2006 | 08:04 PM

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cps87rx7se

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='797290' date='Jan 28 2006, 02:10 PM

its priced like that too. if you price out the 8lbs flywheel and the couterweight, you get like 13lbs, so the rb stuff is cheaper even though its more money, got it?

I think I understand what is going on now??!!

Jan 30, 2006 | 12:04 AM

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89 Rag

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I have the RB set-up w centerforce dual friction, have had no mechanical problems so far, nearly 5000 duty-free miles.

LW flywheel sucks on steep hills if you have to stop and start again.

Grapevinesque hills aren't all that fun either unless you are really scootin along.

Jan 30, 2006 | 10:50 AM

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RONIN FC

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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='797290' date='Jan 28 2006, 05:10 PM

its priced like that too. if you price out the 8lbs flywheel and the couterweight, you get like 13lbs, so the rb stuff is cheaper even though its more money, got it?

English pounds? Like, money?

Jan 30, 2006 | 11:35 AM

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Baldy

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I think he means that once you factor in the cost of the counter weight, the racing beat setup is cheaper than others selling a comparable "8 lb." flywheel.

Jan 30, 2006 | 02:22 PM

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j9fd3s

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Originally Posted by Baldy' post='797856' date='Jan 30 2006, 09:35 AM

I think he means that once you factor in the cost of the counter weight, the racing beat setup is cheaper than others selling a comparable "8 lb." flywheel.

yep