Originally Posted by
Blue Belly
I would argue that unless you are on top form, I mean really high level of fitness, physical limits will vary so wildly from friend to friend that its highly unlikely that 6lbs will change the outcome of anything. you are better off making certain that everything on your bike is in perfect working order.
Each time we enter a hilly race we are at 'x' level of fitness. At that level, whatever it may be, we will likely at some point be subjected to an attack or acceleration and either keep the wheel or not. If it takes 520w, and you can only make 500, you will be dropped. Six pounds can make that difference, maybe - I'm not going to do the math. When that happens you will have a long, lonely ride by yourself but perhaps your spirits will be buoyed by thoughts of your healthy bank account and happy spouse.
I'm not sure making your bike work properly is at odds with making it lighter.