Originally Posted by
Sayre Kulp
Yes and Yes. I need to be in top shape to compete. This much is true. But what bike will I be faster on? A 35 pound steel behemoth, or a 20 pound CF bike? When I see riders ditch their water bottles before a big climb to shed a few ounces, what do you think 15 pounds or more is worth in energy and/or speed?
When my salsa casserole was first built without bags or rack all 105 group 58cm it weighed 26lbs with a brooks b-17. Steel will never be as light as carbon but you can get close enough to where a difference is minimal with this particular group. I also have a trek 1600 light aluminum and carbon fork weighs about 23lbs I am no faster on that bike then I am on the casserole but I am much more comfy on the casserole and the ride quality is better.
Last edited by gunner65; 09-19-11 at 07:27 AM.
Reason: typo with optimism