heavy weight
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Obviously it's going to be more difficult to move cross country. Weight is, generally speaking the enemy of speed. Unless you're riding DH specific, in which case that extra weight will add to momentum.
Climbing will be more difficult.
On the upside though, you're probably looking at a tougher frame. So if you're into drops, hucking and DH'ing it is a positive thing.
Climbing will be more difficult.
On the upside though, you're probably looking at a tougher frame. So if you're into drops, hucking and DH'ing it is a positive thing.
Generally heavier bikes are built with steel and welded. Lighter bikes are built with aluminum or something lighter and attached with a more specialized method. There is alot more flex in the lighter weight frames. The lighter frames absorb some of the shock. Better componets are put on the lighter bikes at the factory, and they sell for more money. If you ride a heavy bike downhill, you might be ok, but going back up is a whole different story.
