I just weighed my bike (2004 Marin Larkspur hybrid) - about 31-32 pounds including:
- rear rack
- freddy fenders
- studded tires
- kick stand
I typically ride with one panier weighing between 3 & 8 pounds depending on the day.
I would guess my total weight with winter gear would be around 195 to 200 pounds.
So... if I filled my tires with helium, what would be the effective weight reduction? Or if I rode around with 10-20 helium balloons, would the reduced weight be offset by the extra wind resistance of the baloons?
