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Racing bicyles is weight important in performance? |
I am new into cyling and just gotten an old Schwinn racer. Its a chromoly frame and its heavy compared to modern racer like Trek 1200. I wonder if its a lot harder to ride on a heavier bike Um, bicycle weight is important to a certain extent. More to the point, rotating mass, such as wheel weight, is the key. Saving an ounce off of each wheel is like saving a pound off something that doesn't move, like the frame, handlebars, or saddle. I have a bike that weight 20 pounds or so (I don't know because I never weighed it), but it has an excellent set of wheels. At 45, I can wear cutoffs and a Tshirt, pass the "style" riders in all the latest gear, and they can't catch me. I love the part when I come up on them, they snicker and sneer, then they try to catch me. LOL! That being said, the strength and skill of a rider is most important. BTW, don't discount Chrome Molybdneum (CrMo, Chrome Moly, or chrommoly) as a frame material. More races have been won on steel, including CrMo, than any other material. Source(s): 26 years in the industry the lighter the bike the faster youll go and its also depends on how fit you are well, I can tell you weighing 400 lbs racing is my thang. I would not worry to much bout that bike weight . Heck my poor bike is crying when i approach but I put on that helment, pads, shades that bike knows big daddy J means business. I like to wear my speed o's when I race it cuts down on the weight. Dont worry about the bike weight just wear less. See you in the winners circle beside me one day dude. not at all For a casual or fitness cyclist, bike weight is not of major importance for cycling. However, you will notice a difference in a lighter bike. weight matters for a serious or pro cyclist because mainly of pulling weight uphills. The less combined weight of the rider and the bike make it easier and save time on climbs. It depends on the riding you do and your strength. If you're into cross country, probably a lighter bike will be easier if everything works fine. Also, it depends on your body weight. I'm 230 lbs plus gear and whatever I'm wearing, so I'm not really that intrested in searching for light components, but I'm more into strong and durable ones (without going to the other side of the scale). If you do more aggresive riding downhills, the bikes are usually heavier. A XC hardtail (expensive) can weight around 20 lbs, or maybe less. A good freeride bike can weight something around 40 lbs, or maybe go to 45 or 50. But, for road bikes, I would guess that lighter helps, but it's more important the component that goes above the saddle. You can ride that bike until you really learn how to ride, and if you really like biking. If you really find that biking is your turf, maybe then search for a bike better suited for whatever style of riding you want. |
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