Road bike weight

['hamster]

Hi Guys

 

I know that a good weight for a road bike is probably around 8kg but when should you seriously start to think of cutting some off?

 

I'd say for those that enter events and want your average over 30km at least.

 

Just want to make sure that my bike isn't too heavy

 

Thanks

[Vetseun]

Hi Guys

 

I know that a good weight for a road bike is probably around 8kg but when should you seriously start to think of cutting some off?

 

I'd say for those that enter events and want your average over 30km at least.

 

Just want to make sure that my bike isn't too heavy

 

Thanks

You start cutting weight on your bike when you have no more weight to cut on your body.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

You start cutting weight on your bike when you have no more weight to cut on your body.

 

Perfectly said.

 

(I've got a long way to go)

Edited July 24, 2014 by cpt armpies mayhem

[cadenceblur]

Give that man a bells! Well said.

[Iwan Kemp]

You start cutting weight on your bike when you have no more weight to cut on your body.

 

True.

 

And also...

 

8kg is very much nearer recreational than light weight. Mid 7's would be good. 8k's ain't bad per se (pending the price and spec of course), but it's not "good"

[rouxtjie]

How much do you weigh?

 

I will quickly calculate your bike's weight for that avg

[rouxtjie]

If you weigh 80kg and your bike weighs 8kg you will have to maintain 200W to get your 30km/h avg for the duration of the race...if the race is flat all the way

Edited July 24, 2014 by rouxtjie

[jcza]

Aero is more important than weight on road bike plus see above ^^^^

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

If you weigh 80kg and your bike weighs 8kg you will have to maintain 200W to get your 30km/h avg for the duration of the race...if the race is flat all the way

 

115 KG with gear and a 15kg bike? (total weight 130)

Edited July 24, 2014 by cpt armpies mayhem

[lucmccann]

If you weigh 80kg and your bike weighs 8kg you will have to maintain 200W to get your 30km/h avg for the duration of the race...if the race is flat all the way

 

How do you calculate that Rouxtjie?

[Iwan Kemp]

Aero is more important than weight on road bike plus see above ^^^^

 

Not true

[rouxtjie]

How do you calculate that Rouxtjie?

http://www.kreuzotte...lish/espeed.htm

 

Enjoy....you can play for hours with different inputs

Edited July 24, 2014 by rouxtjie

[Iwan Kemp]

115 KG with gear and a 15kg bike? (total weight 130)

 

A quick calculation shows you will need a truck to pull you.

[jcza]

Not true

Totally true unless you riding up the Alps daily

[DIPSLICK]

Aero is more important than weight on road bike plus see above ^^^^

THIS MAN KNOW, ABOUT AERO(WHEEL SUCKING)

[rouxtjie]

115 KG with gear and a 15kg bike? (total weight 130)

eish 200Watts will get you about 26km/h on tar