You have to dress up, get out training and when you come back, you then know how cold it is. mtbr member Reputation: Join Date Sep 2004 Posts 1,540. Saying that, the speed I go at up and down, I clearly seem to have the ratios the wrong way round! Geometry and design has much more of an impact than outright weight. For a spin bike / indoor cycling bike an 11kg (approx 24 lbs) flywheel is on the light side unless it has a similar set up to the Keiser M3i which only has approx 4kg flywheel (8 lbs). And when lifting it over stiles. Newsletter Settings, Viewing 40 posts - 1 through 40 (of 58 total), Premier Partners for Singletrack issues & exclusive subscriber perks, Metcheck MTB Weather Forecasts At A Glance, Singletrack Cycle Of Good Inner Tube Belt, Singletrack Lockdown 2020 426ml Coffee Mug, Fresh Goods Friday 529 – The Quiet Mad Friday In Edition, Christmas Countdown Day 19 – MilKit Tubeless Bundle, A Dog’s Life Episode 4 With Brendan Fairclough, Track Walk: Brendan Fairclough’s Newest ‘Dog’s Life’ Line. The thing about the cold is that you can never tell how cold it is from looking out a kitchen window. My last bike Gary Fisher full susser weighed almost exactly the same weight as my current Giant Anthem about 26 1/2 lbs. If you do adventure trips on long rail trails or towpaths and are trying to ride swiftly, starting with the lightest weight ‘sturdy’ bike BEFORE adding racks and gear will be beneficial. When does it make a difference? My Pitch knocks arround the 32-35lb range depending on tyre and pedal choice. If you're looking for a live studio experience, consider the Echelon Smart Connect EX-3. Currently got my 30lb Intense Tracer in the classifieds, whilst thinking of replacing it with a 27lb 120mm bike. The Squadra HDP saddle is heavy by the usual standards. What's more of a factor is drag and rolling resistance vs. weight. I don’t by stuff by weight but I do by good xc kit rather than trail rider kit which tends to be a bit heavier. 5. Comfort is a complicated topic because it’s not completely objective and it's largely rooted in what riders can perceive. They are both aero wheels/rims. PJM1974. Weight is massively over-rated. If you don’t lift your bike over stiles, don’t ride somewhere hilly and tend to just trundle up climbs and don’t value ‘zippiness’ in a bike, that won’t matter to you. The heavier flywheel is going to provide a smoother, more substantial ride. These bikes are strong and built to withstand minor crashes. Following is a list of the best full-size folding bikes. I’m a firm believer that the whole package (rider + bike) has to be lugged around so if you’ve got a 20lb bike but you’re 28lb over weight then you are indeed flogging a dead horse and have probably been reading too many MTB magazines! 12-12-2004 #40. lucifer. Most find lighter bikes more fun to ride. Exactly. Schwinn electro forged cantilever frame, heaby duty front hub, heavy duty saddle, heavy duty. In comparison the Giant feels very light, chuckable and climbs far better. I’ve debated this for a long time and recently put my two bikes (04 Enduro, 27lb vs 09 Wolf Ridge 34lb) against one another on a timed local route with a fair bit of technical climbing and some mixed terrain. Based on this information you can see that not only is the Keiser’s lighter, faster spinning, rear positioned flywheel optimally designed, but it will have more than enough inertia to ensure a smooth and comfortable spin bike experience. The majority will on average fall under a weight class of between 35 to 40 pounds, although there are some that weigh more. There’s eight pounds between them in weight, or to put that in percentage terms, the Marin is more than 30% heavier than the Enduro. Ultra light carbon fiber engineering. If you’re someone who climbs hard and enjoys it, you’ll notice a lighter bike. … The main goal is a light-weight bike. If I were to be pedantic, it could do with a 1/2″ lopped off the bottom bracket and added to the top tube but it’s reinvigorated my riding. But you probably love your bike and you don’t want a new one. They're just bikes. Eh? The heavier flywheel is going to provide a smoother, more substantial ride. Then again it might be a lot cheaper to take all the shite out of my Camlebak instead! If you do adventure trips on long rail trails or towpaths and are trying to ride swiftly, starting with the lightest weight ‘sturdy’ bike BEFORE adding … Differences to speed using a performance-oriented bike and bag configuration will be more significant than weight alone, but for this exercise I will be keeping it consistent by specifying a touring bike … I did nothing but road riding for the first six months of this year. Nah, probably won't make much difference. Scares the heck out of other riders when they see me on these low … It depends on the rider. The heavier the bike the more work the quads and other muscles are required to do hence better exercise. Sorry if 'more or less' isn't up to your standards of internet chat but it's a friggin bike site and I'm not here looking for a nobel nomination. I’m 9.5 stone, so a 33lb bike is a relatively large percentage of my body weight, still love riding it though! I tend to agree with this for racing bikes or weenie bikes. pick any two! I would think the Ti Pigs material / would go along way to the feel not just the weight saving over the Std one, so not really a good / ideal comparison? The conclusion is that suspension performance and geometry are more influential factors than poundage alone. One we're keeping a close eye on is Fazua – their system with a 250Wh battery is a claimed 4.7kg, and that's for a full-power 250W motor drive. And once it’s off road it’s like a tank, point it up the hill and winch! Usually the front suspension is an air spring. A light bike always feels faster than a heavy bike … There is certainly more to it than just the weight of the bike. Tern Link C8 Folding Bike. Longest ride on the Schwinn = 40 … I have an old Schwinn that weighs 34 lbs, and a new bike that weighs 20 lbs. On the heavy bike, it's so much work that I end up going slow and ultimately not working as hard. The average weight of mountain bikes Using data from mountain bike manufacturers and large online retailers, I took the time to crunch the numbers and find the average weight of modern mountain bikes . Like my super lighweight carbon road bike v slightly heavier all ppurpose Audax type road bike more as it feels nicer to ride, timing wise on hilly rides very little in it, but since when has 27lb been heavy for a 5.25″ travel full suss bike A typical 40 minute workout can burn 400 … Flatbike Change Bike 611. Ein E-Bike für alle gibt es nicht – aber es gibt für jeden das richtige E-Bike. Much quicker on the road though, and probably on easy paths too. You're right, never mind what my legs say. PJM – how do you find the suspension action on the WR though? This coming from a person with a Look bike as their avatar. I know that from my own riding anyhow. We wanted to find out. Its 18 flat right now w/ peddles, cages, training wheels and 2 led lights and is constantly being regarded as lightweight by customers. Find the best Heavy Bikes price! Forum Rules When does weight become a true factor in ride quality, performance and handling? Im 15 stone so a few lbs off the weight of the bike really doesnt make much differnece, saying that, i have lost 15lbs since April and i can really feel that when i am climing, but to get the same on a bike i would have to be riding something that weighed 10 lbs!!! And my take is that it feels better on climbs and anywhere you need to accelerate hard when it’s zippier and sharper. So actually it’s a pretty good comparison as the geometry is the same and while the parts spec is lighter, it’s not remotely fragile or spindly. Surprisingy, that’s the dekerf with reba teams, not the road bike. A few pounds feels like it makes a massive differencen but in actual speed terms there’s naff all in it. On the other hand, a heavier object going downhill can counter the effects of drag better. What we are discussing, from a normal all-steel bike to a super-light, barely legal bike is about 4 pounds. If you have two near identical bikes, one of which is a lot lighter, when does the lighter bike feel better. I also like how heavy this bike … I would think the Ti Pigs material / would go along way to the feel not just the weight saving over the Std one, so not really a good / ideal comparison? Weighs about 20lb. Light Touring Bikes. I know it's easier to climb and sprint with a light bike. Tern rei.com. This is what helps them stand out against other indoor cycles because it allows a Spin bike to mimic the experience of riding your bike in the great outdoors, rather than in an indoor, controlled environment. I think most people would prefer their bike to be lighter as long as it didn’t compromise the ride and/or reliability….and didn’t cost an arm and a leg 🙂 I personally think heavier bike will fatigue you sooner than a light bike. My 4.5″ full sus is 44lbs, and my xc hardtail is 36lbs. Bikepacking bags also reduce the frontal area of a bike compared to a pannier, resulting in wind resistance savings too. Beyond aluminum spoke nipples and double-butted spokes, there is nothing heroic about the equipment to make it lighter. I’m immediately drawn to the 30 lb flywheel. The topic ‘Light vs Heavy? I had a zesty that knocked 8lbs off my previous bike. but since when has 27lb been heavy for a 5.25″ travel full suss bike, that’s 3 lbs heavier than my epiphany that’s not been built to a bank breaking spec, As above. This guide covers both mountain and road bikes. Constructed from heavy-duty aluminum, this bike light features a headlight and taillight designed to extensively light up any room or road, no matter the extent of darkness. However, in the shop my bike gets seen by alot of people. Like PJM i’ve got the ’09 Wolf Ridge but mine’s 33lb as its a baby one 🙂 Also got an ’04 Mount Vision as well. Heavy wheels also have more mass/inertia and take more force/torque to move and stop. Its only a GT Avalanche frame, set-up 1 x 9 with old XT kit, Exotic alloy forks, reasonable quality wheels comuter tyres. Characteristics. Put on 15 pounds, and see if you ride as fast at the same level of effort. Not all motor systems are that heavy, and there are quite a few new players coming into the market whose drivetrains are quite a bit lighter. 2. I know that from my own riding anyhow. Hi – it’s great to hear you like the article. And a friend loves his Ti 456, but hates the steel one for feeling sluggish. I don’t feel that a heavy bike holds me back on uphills, that’s just a lack of fitness. Had the Mount Vision for nearly 8yrs now and i’ve loved that bike, its 26/27lb, long top tube, low front end and climbs like a goat. 4. Seriously, the difference is down to no more than a minute over a fifteen mile course, so I can conclude that geometry and suspension have more of a bearing than weight. Cons Of The BEIOU Carbon Fiber 27.5 Mountain Bike. A light BMX bike would be excellent for those 'Hoffman-Mirra half-pipe stunts, and will excel for racing ( even mountain bikers who were former BMX riders swear the light bikes are race-proven!). Modern day trends err very much on the side of the first two fabrics of bicycle construction. I've posted about 5 times and got one spelling correction and now this. 1. The shorter travel leads to a more rigid ride and getting more power to the ground. Cost about £150 all in. The front suspension travel can be up to 10 inches. If you’re a trundler or just climb steadily, then it’s less of a plus. Tyre choice on a big bike is more important as well i reckon. Once the … I never understood people who wanted a heavy bike, light was just better IMO. Classifieds Rules And what exactly in that PDF are we looking at? Though I may have argued myself in a circle as it’s the lightest big bike I’ve had…. THEN, i bought the Wolf Ridge and had a revelation. First choice for newboys, commercial delivery and industrial plant use, this heavy-duty middleweight bike has a special reinforced. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It’s available with disc brakes as well. The Keiser is a bike … 12-12-2004 #40. lucifer. If you do, it will. In the flats? Or they may be interested in a bicycle … The bike’s saddle, for … This topic has 57 replies, 40 voices, and was last updated. They may want to ride uphill faster or sprint harder. Win Pearl Izumi Winter Gear! Living in a 1st floor flat, the lighter bike is easier to get up the stairs. Gravity pulls down the same for a heavy bike vs a light bike. Contact Us Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! This is heavy for a traditional upright bike where a lot of competitors are using 17-19 lb flywheels. Up, down, sideways. A light bike is so much more fun to ride than a heavy one that you'll be more likely to ride the light one. E-Bike Cargo Kompakt Tour City Pendler All Terrain Kinder mitnehmen Wechselnde Fahrer Komfort Mit Hund Hohe Zuladung Akku im Rahmen Hohe Reichweite Mountain S-Pedelec Ausdauersportler. The hardtail seems to suffer more from excess weight though, put a proper set of gears rather than SS on the hardtail and its completely different. The Specialized Sequoia light touring bike. Spin Bikes: What is Better Light or Heavy Flywheels? And that’s what helps you move through a higher intensity workout that builds stamina and strength. That’s not meant to sound dismissive, I’m genuinely impressed. The actual weight drag difference between a heavy steel bike (like mine, at 29 pounds) and a top of the line “lightweight” carbon fiber bike (say 17 pounds?) now take your fully loaded bike on an steep 10Km, 12% climb; or try to sprint at least at 45kmh on it or do a century. A light bike is so much more fun to ride than a heavy one that you'll be more likely to ride the light one. Privacy More often than not, those who want a lighter bike have some sort of competition on their minds. In “light” of a lighter bike and the difference it makes, you have to ask yourself what type of difference you're looking for in a bike. I’ve ridden two bikes with identical geometry, but a weight difference of around 5lb, a Blue Pig and a Ragley Ti and the lighter bike feels so much sharper and quicker on anything uphill or undulating or even flat, faster to accelerate, easier to throw around, but without giving anything away on downhills or technical stuff. you can get intro trouble with a bike with a low-power-to-weight that you might get away with with a lighter bike. what are the pros and cons of a heavy bike, and the pros and cons of a light bike for FR and DH thanks The Heavy Pedal offers quality cycling kits as well as other cycling apparel at affordable prices with an unmatched warranty. You are the heavy bit…. The results? Good luck newbies beware. Weight (I’m told by the purveyors of fine cycles) used to be important for XC stuff and presumably for those fine spandex fellows that bother traffic and inhale carbon monoxide for kicks, but for the coming world of jumps and drops and ski resort riding what’s important is that the bike doesn’t break and so it was I bought one of the few types that don’t do this but are not the lightest around, but i see my future more in gondolas than spandex. Anyhow I have a discussion going on with a neighbor about this. Hidden disc brake design that makes the bike truly stand out. Seeing as I’ll never trouble a podium at events, am I a wrong ‘un? Heavy vs. I think any non race bike that is 16.5-17 riding weight is lightweight. Tern's C8 is the little brother of their tricked-out GSD S10 … Shop Now! In other words, it is much cheaper and more logical to just drop your own weight first to a minimal level before thinking about a seriously light bike. Ride 'em in the rain, salt, snow and crap to fully appreciate them. JavaScript is disabled. 25% OFF - Code: KITMAS - Free Domestic Shipping Over $50 + Free International Shipping over $125 At all times. Light vs Heavy? Mountain bikes for big guys have tougher frames, wider wheels, spacious saddles, and have better parts all over making them the best in terms of comfort, performance, and safety for big people. Assuming these are the same style exercise bike and are an indoor cycling bike /spin bike then:. A heavy flywheel improves traction, produces more power at a steady … I know it's easier to climb and sprint with a light bike. I’m immediately drawn to the 30 lb flywheel. If it did not make ANY difference they would make bikes out of Concrete, it is so obvious what proof do you need. repeat the experience without the load repeat the experience on a 10Kg racing bike repeat the experience on a 7Kg racing bike with light … The Enduro is undoubtedly the swiftest feeling bike, but it squats under pedaling and squanders it’s power. heavy bike vs light I've looked and couldn't find any scientific information saying that a lighter bike is easier to pedal than a heavy one. Hi – it’s great to hear you like the article. nothing like adding the weight of a medium to small sized dog to crush your dreams of maintaining 25kph! Actually I’m more like 80kg as I’m a smidge under six foot, but the point is that in the overall scheme of things a heavier bike isn’t as much of an issue as people think. Lighter Flywheel Weight Conclusions. Mit Control Technology. I knew the peregrine wasn’t going to be light, but I wasn’t expecting it to be heavier than the mtb! Beach cruisers are quite heavy, especially when you go for the less expensive ones. He goes on to say that a lighter bike weighing 11.79 pounds don’t even bank a 10-watt difference over a heavy bike (15 pounds). I also like how heavy this bike is. If you’ve ever hauled anything in a trailer behind your bike, you’ll appreciate what suspension can do. Gravity pulls down the same for a heavy bike vs a light bike. On the other hand, a heavier object going downhill can counter the effects of drag better. That’s why one’s not really quicker than the other. My bike weighs 33lbs, I can get a 20lb bike from the same manufacturer but I’d have to lose my front and rear suspension, gears and the fooking mahoosive grin on my face after a bit of downwards singletrack! Motorcycles for sale in Pakistan. At 16st I’ve piled on quite a bit of weight since my year off from cycling, I might need to get one of these instead of the Steel framed bike i’m hunting for. I never understood people who wanted a heavy bike, light was just better IMO. Login/cookie issues? I guess the key is train heavy, race light – for those that race. So, the folks at Global Cycling Network (GCN), decided to put things to a test on the climb to Sestriere. The 38mm is lighter, but the 50mm is stiffer. It’s a near identical bike in terms of geometry and the suppleness of the frame but around 5lb lighter. The Change Bike 611 is a rugged folding hybrid bike optimized for rough use on pavement and trails. Buuuuut, when is it important enough to care about? not really an ideal test though, you’d be better with 2 wool fridges one at 34lbs and one at 27lbs to see the difference in weight rather than 5 years of suspension development, EDIT: Janesy +1 they are both seriously lardy bikes, As above. The short and tight geometry of the bike coupled with the extra travel and the stiffness of the 20mm/12mm bolt through axles made the bike just gobble up the rough stuff that had me backing off on the MV. +1 I`ve found more effect this yera MTB and road riding through my losing 10 lb than any difference in bike weights; lighter may be nicer / feel betetr to ride but it is mostly in teh mind, unless you are race orientated. There are a few customers like to know the benefit of 38mm vs 50mm carbon road bike rims. I also read that they both are almost the same on the flats. When there’s no more weight to lose off you- that’s when. If you aren't at sub 10 percent body fat, it doesn't make much sense to shell out 1000+ dollars for a pair of wheels. Which is what gets me out on my bike. The conventional wisdom in cycling has been that aluminum is stiff and harsh, while carbon is compliant and smooth. A bike that is two to three pounds lighter, Gourley claims, will not make you significantly faster. Und wer sich das Leben noch leichter machen will, für den gibt es das robuste Lastenrad auch als E-Bike. Find the best bike light for you from the results of our in-depth test of light sets as well as individual front and rear lights for road cycling. Also, I find that on my lighter bike, since it's easier to go faster, I'm always pushing to go as fast as I … Very happy with Rolf Prima Vigor RS wheelset 0n high-end road bike. 44 pounds Mongoose R2780 Impasse Dual Full Suspension Bicycle (29-Inch) 48 pounds Overdrive 1 29er Hardtail, Silver; 52.3 pounds Mongoose 29″ 21-Speed Mens Torment HD; How To Make Your Mountain Bike Lighter Fast . Indoor studio biking is an intense training regimen that helps you burn a substantial number of calories per workout. A lighter bike could be the answer, but it’s probably going to be a pricey one. THEN, i bought the Wolf Ridge and had a revelation. Weight is important when it comes to keeping up with your mates on faster rides! Now, however, this wisdom is a bit outdated. Given the narrow tyres and lightweight nature of many of the parts, they are best suited to road-only use. A light bike always feels faster than a heavy bike on the climbs, but, is the difference as big in the real world as our perception? There's no proof, then I ain't buyin it. Weight is massively over-rated. Also, Spin bikes themselves are unique because of their large, heavy flywheel. My Mount Vision is the original Quad Link design and the WR is obviously the Quad Link II version. Light wheels flex but can break with a hard impact. Um das schneller zu finden, können Sie unsere Bikes nach Ihren Bedürfnissen filtern. mtbr … For many cycling applications 6 mph is the same as 30 mph, so yes cruising speed may be "more or less" the same with a lighter bike, but since cruising speed depends inversely on rolling resistance and rolling resistance is linear with total weight (bike + rider), and further since there are no retarding forces that scale inversely with weight, reducing bike weight can only increase speed on the flats. The .38 have a bit faster jump and the .50 hold speed better. The bike is light in weight due to its Tectonic T1 … This bike has a lot to offer, both in terms of performance specs and console tech. UCI regulations limit a racing bike to about 15 pounds. If you want to make your bike lighter then the easiest thing to do would be to just buy a lighter bike. I ride a lot in the Peak and like climbs and much as descents (see point 2). The front suspension is heavy-duty to handle the stress of jumps and rough terrain. Either the trailer is too light and it’s just flitting about, skipping and bouncing over every little pebble. If the lighter bike descended less well or was significantly less durable, then it’d be a different game, but for the same geometry and performance, I’d have a lighter bike every time. Assuming these are the same style exercise bike and are an indoor cycling bike /spin bike then:. You are the heavy bit…. It’s taken me a while to get it dialed as it’s much more intolerant of ham fisted setup than my Enduro, but it always feels responsive even if it occasionally spits traction on steep climbs. If so then we really need to make a trade here. Cynic al, I kind of agree for a certain type of riding. Tail bike front forks may include a lockout to limit suspension travel. Our experts pitched many popular mountain bike lights head-to-head in a thorough test to determine which is the best mountain bike light for 2020. I guess the key is train heavy, race light – for those that race. Link Removal 270#, strong, lots of hills and hard cornering. Actually in terms of ride feel, there’s not much difference between a steel Pig and a Ti one, both supple in a stiff sort of way. Independent Fabrication was founded in 1995 out of the ashes of mountain bike company Fat City Cycles, and now offers a range of steel road bikes. My bike incredibly reliable and was a relative bargain so it doesn’t bother me. So, Simon and Matt climbed to Sestriere twice; once on a light bike, once on the same bike weighed down with ballast. this is a fallacy being repeat here too often. Consider the wheels on a bike. I think the geometry and suspension characteristics are more important than the dead weight of the bike, people told me the Wolf Ridge ‘rode lighter’ than it’s actual weight and i didn’t understand what they were getting at til i’d ridden it for a while. Der Rahmen sowie der Front- und Heckgepäckträger sind aus sehr festem Aluminium und somit bestens für die Stadt geeignet. One thing though, the MV is a LOT easier to wind up to speed than the WR and if i’d bought the WR several yrs ago and not been as fit as i am now i reckon i may have hated it. Light tourers use a tweaked road bike geometry to produce a fast bike that takes racks and panniers. Great hubs as well. They are meant for touring long distances and feature larger and heavier tire sets. For me mountain biking is about a simple quiet machine moving faster … Indoor studio biking is an intense training regimen that helps you burn a substantial number of calories per workout. Trail Bike. However, like PJM i really don’t think there’s much in it at all really. I’m agreed with the comments above. Stark; Stabil; E-bike; Erfahren Sie mehr über das HeavyDutyNL Alle HeavyDutyNL-Bikes anzeigen . heavy bike bigger muscles.. A big bike and living in the Pennines means a granny ring is de rigeur! How much of a difference does having a light bike actually make? That’s where it gets complicated. The bike is a perfect fit for riders with 5.3 to 5.8 inches height. I also read that they both are almost the same on the flats. Stark Stark. The general rule is; strong, light, cheap…. Singletrack Christmas Countdown – Day 18. Is today national pedantic day or something? When does it override the other benefits you can get (ie strength, functionality, price…). Bike Parts. This is heavy for a traditional upright bike where a lot of competitors are using 17-19 lb flywheels. BTW even my hardtail is over 30lbs and god knows what my my big bike weighs but I do like the feel and simplicity of coil forks so I’m not too bothered. Heavy bikes will get you better calves training-though you'll travel with more energy drained--so a lighter bike has MORE bang for the BUCK! I’ve just built a bike for my Sister in law. Lighter and more aero tubulars will probably make a difference, but that's about it. But that's moot because for all practical purposes he's wrong about the lighter bike being faster on the flats too. The key is to increase the pedal speed rpms to maintain both target wattage and heart rate for desired workout effects … Cardio vs fat burn vs strength vs endurance.training on heavier bikes significantly improves performance on lighter bikes. A tire mounted on a wider and heavier rim does provide a wider footprint. OLX Pakistan offers online local classified ads for Motorcycles. 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