Weight of rider vs bike vs wheels

[Conti]

most probably this is a stupid question

but can the boffins give some input please.

in which of the 3 cases would a 500 gram weight loss make a difference?

[Willehond]

Oh no, not this agin.... 

 

They are ALL equally important.  Don't let anyone come with rotating weight and other nonsense!  If they do, Johan Bornman will sort them out...

[Conti]

yes, i know

sorry to ask an old question.

so you can save money on lighter wheels by just losing a bit of weight?

[Ox_Wagon]

That is easy, it is the CHEAPist to loss 500g body weight.

[GIRR]

Has anyone with a power meter ever tried to see if there is any difference?

[buckstopper]

Losing a kilo on a set of wheels could cost you R50000 (Lew)........ Rather put in a couple extra hours a week for a month and voila....

 

 

[GIRR]

I must say it is nice having light racing wheels etc. etc. but buckstopper is right just training an extra 3 or 4 hrs a week extra will make the biggest difference.  I notice no difference in my riding if my weight increases or decreases by like 2kg.

[veyron.]

I heard that the weight on the wheels is the most important. But im sure they are all equal like willehond said. So could someone like john explain why?

[Conti]

i know there is no substitute for training.would just be interesting to know whether a 500 gram body weight loss would be the same as wheels thats 500 grams lighter.

[Willehond]

Have a look at this thread for a LOOOOOOOOOONG explanation from Johan Boreman and adversaries:

How much does weight influence performance?

[Conti]

tx brakke.

sien dit is al in diepte bespreek, sal dit oplees

[buckstopper]

My previous post aside, investing in a light bike or wheels, is a fun process, and the weight is off permanently. Losing weight off your body has 2 benefits apart from more training to do so (which makes you stronger).

1. You have a smaller frame and are therefore more aerodynamic

2. Your heart has less to deal with and therefore there is an improvement in blood supply to where it matters

[bob_the_builder]

 

My previous post aside' date=' investing in a light bike or wheels, is a fun process, and the weight is off permanently. Losing weight off your body has 2 benefits apart from more training to do so (which makes you stronger).

1. You have a smaller frame and are therefore more aerodynamic

2. Your heart has less to deal with and therefore there is an improvement in blood supply to where it matters

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You can get a smaller frame if you lose weight? WTF? I aint shrinking just yet...