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Old 07-27-07, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by EvilV
Re saving two or three pounds:

But what's the point? The bike with me on it weighs almost 190 pounds. Would I really fly if the all up weight was 187?

This quest for weightlessness seems nuts to me. I probably go about all day with three pounds of junk about my person.

Alternatively, we could all cycle further, lose three pounds and be wealthier and healthier too.


Just my quirky opinion. Pay no attention and spend lots of cash instead.
I'd have to say that I agree that it makes relatively little difference, except unloaded up a long, steep climb in a fast group ride. (I can usually keep up with the team riders until the ascent. At that point, I routinely get dropped, and there is just a 5 pound difference between their carbon bikes and my folding bike.) But folding bikes also have to be carried! I don't think many people do fast group rides on Bromptons, but a lot of folks have to hoist the machine up flights of stairs.

Also, a lot of folks love the Marathon Racers, and I agree that they are great touring/utility tires. But try to go fast on them, and they make a lot of noise.
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