Originally Posted by kenshireen

OK...so I have a good CF bike...
I am not a pro racer.

How important is it to get a 200 gr saddle when my big butt is firmly attached to it when I ride.
Does the seat weight make a difference (including seat post weight). Does it matter if I carry my spare tube/equipment in the mack of my shirt or in a saddle bag that is attached to the bike.

If I used CG water bottle holders but use 22 ounce water bottles is that going to negate the benefit of the light cage.

I buy CF titanium spindled pedals and the lightest shoes.. but my big 13 feet are inside these super light shoes pushing on these superlight pedals.

I think you understand my question.
I know that revolving weight...tires/wheels/tubes make a difference.

BUT.. do these other really make a differenc