these lighter bikes...

[biggs682]

but are heavier bikes faster downhill ???

 

[lee1980sim]

but are heavier bikes faster downhill ???

I believe that is the general consensus but I'm not a fan of going fast downhill so not something I've checked

 

[Racing roadkill]

Well bit of a pointless and obvious thread but a lighter bike certainly makes a difference on climbs, just took 3+ minutes off of a level 4 climb in my area, happy to say the least with my purchase

It's a nice feeling isn't it? Keep a heavier bike in reserve though, otherwise you'll get used to the light one, and you won't feel the benefit. N+1 and all that

 

[Racing roadkill]

but are heavier bikes faster downhill ???

Brilliant

 

[lee1980sim]

It's a nice feeling isn't it? Keep a heavier bike in reserve though, otherwise you'll get used to the light one, and you won't feel the benefit. N+1 and all that

Never fear the heavy bike is used for work and pulling my son along on his weehoo, I definitely feel the benefits after a day out being a mule

 

[winjim]

but are heavier bikes faster downhill ???

No.