Originally Posted by
Csdhlhcky
Hmmm, so if a full 6lbs reduction isnt super significant, why do people on this forum fuss about shaving off a few grams by switching out bottle cages/handlebars/etc.? Seems a little overkill unless you're Sir Wiggins going for an hour record. I am obviously new here, so I may be off base with my assessment...
Because 38s can be the difference between first place and 10th place in a race. If you are maxing out your training and diet, then it makes sense to find additional benefits and gains through your equipment no matter how marginal they may seem. And yes, there are many people on this forum who are maximizing their training and diet in pursuit of improved performance on the bicycle. Their top end may not be as high as Bradley Wiggins, but that doesn't mean they aren't working their asses off.