Heavy bike versus light bike

[ColinJ]

I post this with a real question about fact, rather than fiction. The scientists amongst you will most likely have the most plausible answer and reasoning, but is it true. I have a 10kg bike and a 15kg bike. If I lose 5kg bodyweight, will my 15kg bike be as easy to ride as the 10kg bike is now ?

If you stand up for climbs then perhaps you should find the heavier bike and lighter you slightly easier?

 

[oldfatfool]

My tourer is around 34lb and the roadie about 16lb, both comfortable but I wouldn't want to tour on the roadie

 

[tyred]

I note, unscientifically, that there seems to be some correlation between people who measure the weight of their bikes in old money and people who don't mind riding bikes made of scaff tube with Great Aunt Maud's Christmas cake jostling for room with the anvil in the panniers.

Oh bugger, I forgot to take an anvil with me on my ride on Sunday

You just never know where an anvil will come in handy. Also a useful anti-theft device...