Originally Posted by
StanSeven
The bigger question is can a 205 lb rider on a 23 lb bike on the steepest hills ride for an hour?
Depends on the rider. It is all about power to weight. The founder of my bike club is 280 lbs but is a very strong rider. He started the club over 30 years ago and has probably riden three times a week for the past 30+ years. He also rides a bike with rack and bags on it. The bike probably weighs 30 pounds with all the crap he has loaded on it. I wouldn't call him fast but he can maintain a fast pace for hours at a time including on hill climbs.