Originally Posted by
thenomad
It all depends on the rider. Yes, you'll have 5 lb of extra weight on the bike and a slower response time with DT shifters, less gearing due to 7 sp?
Big lungs and big legs can get over that.
Probably don't even have 5 lb. extra, since it probably weighed new about 23 lb with pedals, pretty close to a new bike weight w/o pedals. Besides, having lugs will make you faster