View Single Post
Old 06-17-15, 12:18 PM
  #29  
Blue Belly
Senior Member
 
Blue Belly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1,200

Bikes: Pinarello Montello, Merckx MX Leader, Merckx Corsa Extra, Pinarello Prologo, Tredici Magia Nera, Tredici Cross

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts
Originally Posted by cydewaze
My bike recently gained weight. Almost 3/4 of a lb in fact. This came from a saddle swap, thicker (Lizard Skins DSP 3.2mm) bar tape, going from 23mm tires to 25mm, and a few other nick knacks.. A bunch of little things that added up, but I didn't even notice the weight had gone up. What I did notice was how much nicer the new tape, saddle, and tires are to ride. I think it was a decent trade-off.
& that is the big white elephant in the room. Comfort often times leaves you less ragged & better able to perform when necessary...
Blue Belly is offline