Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
Every ride I do starts with me carrying my bike down a flight of stairs and ends with me carrying it up those same stairs on my shoulder. Doesn't matter if I was training, racing, solo or with a group, I still have to pick the bike up and carry it up the stairs.
Riding a nice, light bike is great - I love it. But to be honest, it's also worth it for the lifting and carrying. I put mine in and out of my car every day and/or lift it up onto the roof, or onto the ceiling hooks in my garage. Lighter is better always, and especially when you're in your 60s and have shoulder and back issues.