Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
So what's the heaviest you think is reasonable, for a bike plus all your gear, for commuting?
Depends on my commute.
17.5 miles PHX, AZ flat as a pancake - 30 lbs was no problem
15.5 miles PDX, OR hilly - 25 lbs max.
3.8 miles Van, WA flat - I've no problems rolling the 50 lb cruiser some days, but keeping it under 30 would be nice.
I only have one bike outfitted with small panniers, typically just don the backpack.