On Sep 29, 2009, at 9:19 AM, John McMurry wrote:
> On Sep 29, 9:46 am, Bruce <fullylug...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> Weight is more a mental thing than a real physical factor for the >> recreational/touring rider. > > I disagree. For a recreational/touring rider who may stop and start > quite often, and doesn't push for high speeds; weight matters and is a > real, measurable, physical factor. > > I'm not suggesting gram shaving a commuter at the expense of > durability. But if you're carrying around unnecessary extra pounds; > they generally won't add to the enjoyment of riding a bicycle unless > your ride is all downhill. I don't know about that. I have a 21 lb bike (my old race bike, with a heavier and more comfortable saddle than I used to use plus having swapped out the Campy Ergo stuff for more "sensible" components) and my All-Rounder which weighs in around 28 lbs with fenders, front rack, handlebar bag, generator and lights, 30+ year old Brooks Pro, etc. My speeds on the A/R aren't any slower and I enjoy riding it much more on hilly or flat rides. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
