Originally Posted by
mkwdrs
For those who happen to have a "lighter" bike and a "heavier" bike .. when climbing the steepest/biggest hills just what differences are there when comparing b/t the "lighter" vs "heavier" bike? Do you truly feel the "weight differences" b/t the two bikes while climbing?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
mkwdrs
Are you utterly miserable climbing the big/steep hills on the heavier bike?
No.
Originally Posted by
mkwdrs
Or is there really not that much difference?
It only matters if you are competing with someone or yourself. You will be faster up the hill on a lighter bike given the same output.
Dr Isotope mentioned 43 seconds on a climb. That's no big deal if solo or just riding for fun. That's a huge difference in a race or personal competition ala trying to beat a Strava KOM.