Bike weights

probably because they don't want ill-informed, misguided consumers to purchase frames based solely on weight.

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Originally posted by rv
probably because they don't want ill-informed, misguided consumers to purchase frames based solely on weight.

I had the same problem with the Trek 2300 I just bought. I also wanted a light bike - more for pose value than anything else, I have to honestly admit. Since I currenyl weight 103kg, a few kilos off the bike would make very little difference really.

What I did was try to lift the bike out in front of me (chest high)with one hand - sort of like when I am at the gym. If I could do that easy, then the bike was light enough. Pretty subjective, I know. But even if they provided bike weights, you can be sure it would be for the 54 cm frames, not the 58cm one I am looking at. And probably with different wheels, seat etc. So I am not all that sure how useful it would be - a bit like stereo amp power now - the manufacturers have so twisted the ratings they have become almost meaningless. And you usually can find out the weight of just the frame itself - but then you have to go to the trouble of adding in the groupset, etc. Not really worth it.

And what do you do as soon as you buy the super light bike? You put on a tool bag, spare tube, combo toolkit, computer, water bottle, etc. You add another kilo or so with all that stuff.

I have become that sensitive to this that I have taken the water bottle off- I use a Camelback anyway. I also took the pump off and put it in my Camelback. Even removed the bell.....and most of the toolkit is in the Camelback too...

But I have to admit I do ride better. And the hills are so much easier. I often wonder if it is a mental thing - I THINK the bike is a lot faster than my old one ... so it is.