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Gradated rib thickness?

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rtfm

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Before someone chews my head off saying "Do the math!", can I just ask a simple question? Would it not be weight-wise to reduce the thickness of the plywood ribs on the Fleabike from Panel 1 (inner panel): 9mm, Panel 2: 7mm, Panel 3 (outer panel): 5mm

Duncan
 
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