Thread: Increasing speed through adding weights to the bike?
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Old 08-03-07, 07:30 PM
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No benefit at all to adding weight. If you want more resistance, just ride faster.

Pros often train on slightly heavier wheels so they have a mental edge when they are on the full race setup (along with the minor performance gains).
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