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		scotty79 82 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian's TM-B electric bike Why is that? Do you want sprung mass to be heavier or unsprung mass lighter? I see how lower unsprung mass could be easier on the tyres but I have no idea how it could impact a rider who's isolated by full suspension.

actionfromafar 82 days ago [–]

Sort of both, lower unsprung mass means the wheel moves more easily up and down without the rest of the vehicle doing the same.

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