Nice run, but 48 seconds still feels like we’re in the “nice try” bracket. Let’s map the gear train first: if the lever’s 3:1 ratio is the only reduction, we’re just chasing that 1:3 torque boost with a 3‑cycle swing. If you crank the crankshaft to a 2:1 ratio, the effective torque jumps to 6:1, but the swing speed halves—so the net time stays flat unless you shave friction. What if we swapped the standard pick for a magnet‑enhanced one that rides the magnetic field, giving you a 1.5× speed advantage? Combine that with a lightweight carbon lever, and you’re looking at a 12–15% time drop. And hey, don’t forget a quick test on the friction coefficient of the lock’s internal pawls—maybe a touch of graphite will let the teeth “slide” faster. Try it out, and let me know if those extra 3–5 seconds bleed away.