Originally Posted by
brianmcg123
Studies have been done indicating 12lbs = 1mph in speed on flat ground. But anything over 20mph the aerodynamics starts having a larger effect.
More like 0.1 mph.
Bicycle Speed (Velocity) And Power Calculator
100 watts (hands in the drops)
150 lib rider + 20 lb bike -> 16.3 mph
175 lib rider + 20 lb bike -> 15.9 mph
200 lib rider + 20 lb bike -> 15.5 mph