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Old 01-13-24 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse
35lb sounds about right.

Ya know, for an extra $4000 you can have on that's 10lb lighter.
OR, for an additional $6000 you can have one that's 15lb lighter.

I don't think ya need to tho.
Only weak people need super light bikes.
Only weak people need super light bikes*???

Do you read your posts as you write them or is it similar to this guy I know who is in court a lot these days sort of stream of consciousness sort of deal.

Heavy bikes don't have really many or any advantages in most cases and a watt is a watt if I am pushing 100 watts on a bike it is 100 watts, the heavy bike is just going to make it harder to sustain and get up to a higher amount (not that 100w is high) A lighter bike is more pleasant to ride especially if you have a fat bike with wide heavy slow tires I would rather have something lighter that is easier to move so I can potentially go further or have an easier time on sand and snow. If my fattie is a fatty I am more likely to sink in rather than float like a butterfly (and sting like a bee).

I haven't weighed mine yet but I would hazard a guess in the current state it is 13lbs but it has no cranks or wheels on it currently and very little fluid in the rear brake.I am sure it will be much heavier with the needed parts on it but it has gone on a diet removing all of the e-bike kit components on it so it should be nice a light soon.
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