Reassured myself I was still a savvy backpacker, and that I could return to the Porkies next time a smarter man
However, being the perfectionist that I am and also because I like to make nice technical things, I opted for the bearing system that I used for my fly reels, the O-ring bearing (see the article Tom's Reel)
However, were talking very small differences in weight, so unless your child is going to be riding up some really steep hills or you need to carry the bike up and down flights of stairs on a regular basis, then this is unlikely to make much difference
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In the end, ceramic line guides may provide initial savings, but youll have to replace them more quickly, leading to higher long-term costs