Thread: How much would I improve on climbing by using a much lighter bike?
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Originally Posted by junkyard
I sense sarcasm in that statement. I did the math, you wanna check it for me?
20 lbs @ 3500 watts over 60 minutes ÷ 35± lbs @ 3750 watts over 60 minutes X the Q-factor of .56497 for a mountain bike on a 20% grade at 68° F with no wind X √π = 56.7185%

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