Weight difference on Dahons
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Weight difference on Dahons
I am consider a Dahon Presto Lite along with Dahon's Speed D7/P8 and Vitesse D5. I really like that the Presto Lite weights just 18 lbs while the other bikes weight between 25 and 27 lbs. Is there really that much difference with the reduced weight to make up for the higher price? Is it much easier for carrying and transport purposes?
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Originally Posted by garfangle
I am consider a Dahon Presto Lite along with Dahon's Speed D7/P8 and Vitesse D5. I really like that the Presto Lite weights just 18 lbs while the other bikes weight between 25 and 27 lbs. Is there really that much difference with the reduced weight to make up for the higher price? Is it much easier for carrying and transport purposes?
physics of bike weight vs. rider weight. Of course folders have a different factor tossed in and that
is the fact that many buy them to carry around. I have a heavier folder (28#) and I would value
a lighter one. Five pounds riding is not as big a deal as five pounds carrying up stairs or handing
or lifting from your row boat over your head onto your boat deck (my sitch).
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For me, and I think for most people, there is a huge difference between carrying 18 pounds and 27 pounds for any length of time; or as hbob says, lifting in an awkward position. If you intend to carry the bike a lot, definitely consider weight. For riding, it's not as big a consideration.
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Originally Posted by garfangle
I am consider a Dahon Presto Lite along with Dahon's Speed D7/P8 and Vitesse D5. I really like that the Presto Lite weights just 18 lbs while the other bikes weight between 25 and 27 lbs. Is there really that much difference with the reduced weight to make up for the higher price? Is it much easier for carrying and transport purposes?
In my experience, 20" is as small as I'm willing to go for regular city riding.
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Originally Posted by garfangle
I am consider a Dahon Presto Lite along with Dahon's Speed D7/P8 and Vitesse D5. I really like that the Presto Lite weights just 18 lbs while the other bikes weight between 25 and 27 lbs. Is there really that much difference with the reduced weight to make up for the higher price? Is it much easier for carrying and transport purposes?
A 2 kg saving makes the bike significantly easier to carry around, for me anyway. To affirm what other guys say the extra weight makes little difference in the way the bike rides, as they always repeat in the road bike forum - 1kg off you == 1kg off the bike.
Problem is though, if you get the Presto Lite your muscles wont be as big and unfortunatly your going to need them for punching people who laugh at you for riding what looks like a silly kids bike.
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Originally Posted by garfangle
I am consider a Dahon Presto Lite along with Dahon's Speed D7/P8 and Vitesse D5. I really like that the Presto Lite weights just 18 lbs while the other bikes weight between 25 and 27 lbs. Is there really that much difference with the reduced weight to make up for the higher price? Is it much easier for carrying and transport purposes?
I had the Piccolo and needed to purchase a suspension seat post adding more weight to the bicycle otherwise, it was unridable after 10 miles!
For the price of the Presto Lite, you could get a Speed Pro which is a much better bicycle overall. Eventually, you'll want to do some longer rides and the 3 speed hub of the Presto will not be adequate.