My bike has gained a couple pounds from previous bikes. It's over 19lbs or 8.5kg. It feels heavy when I'm tired.
Weight of bike used to be crucial for me because it was so easily measured (still is). Then aero came along and weight became less important. The bike is aero. My kits are tight fitting. Use 38cm handlebars and try to be aero while riding.
At 6' 145 lbs, it's not like I'm going to lose 3lbs, unless it's water weight.
About a third of a bike's weight is the frame, a third is components (ultegra) and a third is wheels and tires. It seems hard to drop a pound in any one of these areas unless I start over and go with new.
What weight do you find worthwhile to remove/change on your bike? Or does it really matter if the bike is in the ballpark weight wise?
Thank you for letting me know worthwhile weight changes that you have considered/done.
Indoor Triathlete - I thought I was right, until I realized I was wrong.
Weight of bike used to be crucial for me because it was so easily measured (still is). Then aero came along and weight became less important. The bike is aero. My kits are tight fitting. Use 38cm handlebars and try to be aero while riding.
At 6' 145 lbs, it's not like I'm going to lose 3lbs, unless it's water weight.
About a third of a bike's weight is the frame, a third is components (ultegra) and a third is wheels and tires. It seems hard to drop a pound in any one of these areas unless I start over and go with new.
What weight do you find worthwhile to remove/change on your bike? Or does it really matter if the bike is in the ballpark weight wise?
Thank you for letting me know worthwhile weight changes that you have considered/done.
Indoor Triathlete - I thought I was right, until I realized I was wrong.