Guimengo Wrote:
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> Talking from just a physics point of view, the
> weight of the driver as small as it is can have a
> massive effect on many things. A 10kg difference
> between two riders, in the same bike for example,
> can mean a whole lot more time needed for braking.
> F=ma and all its derivatives/redundant equations,
> p=Fx....
Works in cars in a much simpler way than bikes though. As tripleM said, bikers use their weight to dictate the way the bike turns and behaves under braking, so while lighter is generally better, it does have it's disadvantages too, whereas in cars weight is always a negative.