Weight question
07-10-05, 07:56 PM
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Weight question
Is a 32lb hardtail too heavy?
Ricardo
PS: I'm not into competitive riding
Ricardo
PS: I'm not into competitive riding
07-10-05, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricardo
I'm 150 lbs.
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But if you are racing, a 150lb hardtail is probably holding you back a little bit.
I have the fortune of being a big guy. I can sweat off the difference between a "light" hardtail and a "heavy" hardtail in a couple of hours. My hardtail weights 34 pounds and I don't care.
07-10-05, 10:32 PM
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I'm a 200lb guy riding a 31lb hardtail and I'm just fine with it, I like having it built strong, it's less likely to break on me, and I can feel comfortable with it on any trail.
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Originally Posted by willtsmith_nwi
But if you are racing, a 150lb hardtail is probably holding you back a little bit.
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My Cromoly hardtail comes in around 30-32 depending on configuration
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
I would think that a 150lb hardtail would hold most people back considerably.
My Cromoly hardtail comes in around 30-32 depending on configuration
My Cromoly hardtail comes in around 30-32 depending on configuration
I have a friend here with a 23# full suspension bike (for a 170# rider).
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"A 32# racing bike for a 150lb guy is too heavy. Especially when the guy is only riding a 15" or 17" frame."
I'm 165 lbs. and bet you $1 million I can leave you in the dust Bud....
BTW, I have a 17-18" frame....
Plus, I'm 43 yrs. old.....
Still wanna bet?
I'm 165 lbs. and bet you $1 million I can leave you in the dust Bud....
BTW, I have a 17-18" frame....
Plus, I'm 43 yrs. old.....
Still wanna bet?
07-12-05, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Killer B
"A 32# racing bike for a 150lb guy is too heavy. Especially when the guy is only riding a 15" or 17" frame."
or code it by hand
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Originally Posted by Killer B
"A 32# racing bike for a 150lb guy is too heavy. Especially when the guy is only riding a 15" or 17" frame."
I'm 165 lbs. and bet you $1 million I can leave you in the dust Bud....
BTW, I have a 17-18" frame....
Plus, I'm 43 yrs. old.....
Still wanna bet?
I'm 165 lbs. and bet you $1 million I can leave you in the dust Bud....
BTW, I have a 17-18" frame....
Plus, I'm 43 yrs. old.....
Still wanna bet?
I was merely commenting on what on acceptable weights for a medium sized hardtail mountain bike intended for racing.
All this is really moot, the guy doesn't race, it doesn't matter how heavy his bike is. But most racing types would consider that rig VERY heavy.
07-12-05, 12:55 PM
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To me a 32 pound hard tail sounds pretty heavy, but that is just for the type riding that I do. For your riding style a 32 pound hardtail may be perfect. It's all about what you ride and what you enjoy. If you enjoy riding the bike then it doesn't matter how much it weighs.
For what it's worth the hardtail I just built weighs about 22.5 pounds and I consider it to be heavy.
I am already trying to figure out the best way to put it on a diet. 
KillerB - You very well may be able to outride me on a heavy bike, but you would be miles ahead of me if you were on a lighter one.
For what it's worth the hardtail I just built weighs about 22.5 pounds and I consider it to be heavy.
I am already trying to figure out the best way to put it on a diet. KillerB - You very well may be able to outride me on a heavy bike, but you would be miles ahead of me if you were on a lighter one.
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Originally Posted by Ricardo
Is a 32lb hardtail too heavy?
Ricardo
PS: I'm not into competitive riding
Ricardo
PS: I'm not into competitive riding
07-13-05, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BErad
If you can pedal uphill, it's not too heavy.
