Originally Posted by
Chuckk
I believe published catalog bicycle weights have been without pedals for at least the last 20 years.
"Who knows what kind of pedal system the owner wants to use?" was the justification.
Made the bike lighter, saved the manufacturer money, and let the shop sell something high markup.
There was one year when there were several bike weights were published WITHOUT WHEELS, which were optional.....
"Who knows what level wheels the customer wants on their bike?"
Made the specs and price great, but I don't think it went over well.
Have not bought a new bike since the 80's. Every one my brother and I bought brand new back then always had pedals. I'm pretty sure the manufacturers weighed their bikes with pedals back then. Only "variable was, the size they weigh, which some manufacturer state on their brochures.
I guess they normally sell bikes today sans pedals??