Looking on eBay for 10 speeds to convert and found this gem
05-19-07 | 12:00 AM
#26
not actually Nickatina
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From: OR
Originally Posted by kafkaesque
Is there anything inherently wrong with having a heavy bike?
Has anyone posting here ridden one of these beasts? Some people seem to think rolling around a 35 pound bike requires straining and gnashing of teeth. It is not that hard.
I have a 72 Continental that weighs almost 44 pounds; I make my 14 mile round trip commute, hills and all, on this "tank" easily. It's fun.
I also have a lighter bike, and yeah, the difference is noticable but not extreme. Nothing bad about having a tank in your stable.
Has anyone posting here ridden one of these beasts? Some people seem to think rolling around a 35 pound bike requires straining and gnashing of teeth. It is not that hard.
I have a 72 Continental that weighs almost 44 pounds; I make my 14 mile round trip commute, hills and all, on this "tank" easily. It's fun.
I also have a lighter bike, and yeah, the difference is noticable but not extreme. Nothing bad about having a tank in your stable.
light bikes are a hell of a lot nicer when you're going up some serious hills, and that's the truth.
but yeah, i agree that the bike is better left as is.
