Originally Posted by Adam Harmon
Hello I am relatively new to road biking I’ve been riding for about 2 years. I have also been doing some tris here and there. My current bike weights about 25 pounds and it is 13 years old. I am a growing boy so I haven’t wanted to spend money then out grow that frame and get a new one. So I ride on a 58cm even though I am 5' 9''. Well never mind about that. How much would it help my climbs and riding to get a bike around 17 lbs considering that I weight 110lbs.
All in put is helpful thanks.
Adam
i 17 lb bike compare to a 25 lbs bike will feel a lot different. climbing, handling, acceleration, braking, sprinting, etc. i'm not sure how it will actually improve your performance, but you will definitley feel the 8 lbs missing.
but, i agree with the others. get a lighter set of wheels first.