Does anyone know (and can explain) the impact of relatively small bike weight changes on the overall ride experience? For example, if my bike with pedals weighs 19.8 pounds, and I make a change to it that drops the weight to 18 pounds, what is the measurable difference to the ride experience? Is it the same as if I lost 1.8 pounds of body weight, or is there some sort of impact to another consideration other than total rider + bike weight (center of gravity, rotational friction, etc). If I weight 200 pounds, then the total rider + bike weight in the example above would be 219.8 pounds vs 218 pounds.
I ask because it seems that there is a lot of fretting about a half pound (approx 227g) weight difference in bikes/components. I think I'm just too stupid or too inexperienced to understand the "true" benefit of shaving off bike weight.
Thanks. Sorry if this is a stupid question.
I ask because it seems that there is a lot of fretting about a half pound (approx 227g) weight difference in bikes/components. I think I'm just too stupid or too inexperienced to understand the "true" benefit of shaving off bike weight.
Thanks. Sorry if this is a stupid question.