Originally Posted by
Metzinger
When I reread the title question I realized the purpose of the thread.
Was it,"How much would I improve on climbing by using a marginally lighter bike? " The new bike has essentially already been bought.
The title should have been, "Hooray, I'm getting a new bike! Is it going to be super-awesome or just awesome? Comments?"
I must be misunderstanding "marginal" then.
My bike: 35 lbs, probably closer to 36-37,actually
Motobecane Fly: 21 lbs per website, probably closer to 24-25 per reviews
Is 10lbs marginal nowadays? I certainly haven't absolutely ruled in the new bike; other excellent options include accepting the 30+lb bike weight and going dual suspension for a more fun downhill and a minimal weight advantage on the uphill. Of course, if 10lbs makes it a LOT easier to climb, that may tilt me enough toward the flyweight bike.