Is body weight equivalent to bicycle weight?
wle wrote:
there may be some difference between
rotating weight and non-rotating.
i e, wheels may matter more because they accelerate differently.
The rule of thumb that I've been told goes, "an ounce off the wheels
equals a pound off the frame."
other than that, it should all be 'a pound is a pound'.
at least 1 lb more anywhere is a lb you have to move up a hill, and
accelerate from a stop.
no wait, i thought of another kind of weight - sprung [you]
vs unsprung [the bike].
if you get off the saddle for bumps, the bike will
'hit harder' if it;s heavier.
if you don;t get up, it;s all unsprung.
wle.
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