Downward said:Easier to shed the weight off your body i reckon
It depends how fat you are. I am 11 st 12 lb and have lost pretty much a stone in the last year. I think I can lose about 5-6lb before getting to my optimum weight. My Ribble is 23lb and I think I can skim 4-5lb of this with the Kinesis. At that point, there is not much more can be done, and it is all down to fitness and strength.
The handling difference between by good summer bike and the Ribble is noticeable. Acceleration and the ease in getting it up a hill with the group is marked.