How important is weight?

[BrianNystrom]

A man that said that he descends wet dirt roads on a road bike on 17% grades has all of the great ability necessary for this group.

For the record, I said that we were on 'cross bikes. For dirt/gravel rides, they're equipped with 40mm moderately-knobby tires, which provide great traction and a reasonable amount of cushion on the rough stuff. OTOH, the fast guys who were racing the event were on road bikes with 25-28mm slicks. Kudos to them!

 

[Bruce Alan]

Heavier wheels make the bike harder to accelerate. The combination of these factors should make a significant difference in the way the bikes feel and the effort required to pedal them.

 

[Jester]

Hey! As a fellow cyclist, I totally agree with you. Heavier wheels can definitely make it harder to accelerate and can impact the overall feel of the bike. It's important to find that balance between weight and performance. Have you tried using lighter wheels on your bike? Some people swear by them for increased speed and easier pedaling. It's always interesting to see how small changes like this can make a big difference in our cycling experience. Keep up the great work and happy riding!

 

[BrianNystrom]

There's little doubt that this forum has been invaded by an AI bot that's dredging up old posts. Unfortunately, swearing at it won't make it go away, as you can't insult something that's not human. The moderators need to get a handle on all of these new "members" and start deleting the ones that are obviously bots. Implementing more stringent controls for creating new accounts would be the best solution going forward.

 

[cobbwheels]

There's little doubt that this forum has been invaded by an AI bot that's dredging up old posts. Unfortunately, swearing at it won't make it go away, as you can't insult something that's not human. The moderators need to get a handle on all of these new "members" and start deleting the ones that are obviously bots. Implementing more stringent controls for creating new accounts would be the best solution going forward.

You're absolutely right, yet I'm actually enjoying it!

 

[Mr. Beanz]

You're absolutely right, yet I'm actually enjoying it!

**** you bot! Oh wait, oops, sorry!

 

[tim_hal516]

Sounds like you had a great ride on your Bianchi! Maybe the issue is with your winter bike's components or setup, as you mentioned both bikes have the same frame. Have you considered checking the fit and adjusting the components, like the saddle height, handlebar position, or gear ratios? It could also be a matter of maintenance, such as worn-out components or improperly inflated tires. Just some food for thought.