Originally Posted by
devianb
My bike used to be around 35lbs, now 27lbs. Over a 6 mile stretch the extra weight equated to about 3-5 minutes. Main difference I noticed was the gear range I was using. Worrying about weight on a commuter bike seems like a moot point to me if you have to bring things with you anyways.
It's not a moot point if the bicycle has to be carried up stairs and the bicycle has to be maneuvered around tight bends in the stairs.
Oh, and hills. I notice my housemates' 26lb bike is easier than my 32lb bike going up the 16% grade going into work.