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Old 07-05-11 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Iief
Quick question: If I add an extra 30 lbs worth of weight, will it make a big difference in how my bike performs? I'm starting from 200 lbs and going up to 230ish
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Originally Posted by Iief
It's not my weight, I'm thinking of motorizing my bike to use on half of my commute. I'm looking into possible negatives regarding handling and performance with regular pedaling
30lb will reduce maneuverability for things that require you to move the bike under you.

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