Originally Posted by
Polaris OBark
I guess I re-invented the obvious cliché. Because of body build and steel bike collection, I haven't spent a lot of time on WeightWeanies.com. I definitely can't tell the difference between a full and empty water bottle, even when climbing a 20% grade.
I'm down to 200 pounds, likely due to losing muscle. When I started riding club rides and centuries I was 220. Weight weenie stuff is a curiosity to me. I like to learn about it but I can't use it.
The two road bikes I ride now are about 18 pounds and 21 pounds. I can climb more easily on the lighter bike but I don't think the weight difference is the whole reason.