Originally Posted by
Redbullet
Besides being fancy, a 1 kg lighter road bike feels a little better, as I tested, even on flat roads. There is a very subtle positive difference in acceleration and steering and… flat roads are never 100% flat; you will always have 100-300 m climbing over 50-60 km distance.
Again, objectively the difference in acceleration is negligible for 1 kg, even on a full bore sprint from low speed. It’s not that difficult to calculate. No need to be subjective in this regard. It’s pure physics.
Steering feel is more subjective, but 1 kg isn’t going to change anything unless you strap it to the end of your bars. The bike geometry and your riding position is going to dominate steering feel and handling.
The only time you really notice a 1 kg difference is when lifting the bike above your head. Even then it’s pretty subtle.
I know a reality check isn’t going to change minds here.