This I do agree with, but it's because I'm sick of hearing the WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH of the engine. It really grinds my gears.
To be clear, I am very pro-petroleum. My issue with gas-powered leaf blowers is all the noise, noise, noise, noise.
I've thought this too. Regarding weight distribution specifically, I've never found the front wheel to be in a position where it has superior traction over the rear wheel. Yes, I've had a rear wheel spin out on me on a mountain bike before, but as soon as I change the weight distribution the...