I was referring friction in any form -- wind, tires, etc. Still, I don't think 10 pounds changes wind resistance in a meaningful way. Rolling resistance from added weight can be overcome with increased tire pressure.
Originally Posted by
asgelle
I don’t know what you mean by friction, but added weight will increase rolling resistance. Also since weight generally increases the size of the rider, in all likelihood, drag will also increase. Both of these resistance forces are present even in the absence of accelerations.