Originally Posted by
CAT7RDR
It is not a black or white issue for me.
I came to the realization at 60 y/o and 220 lbs, the best bike for me may not be the lightest.
I regularly ride a 35+ lbs rigid MTB on the road even though I own a 17 lbs carbon road bike in good condition and a 20 lbs crit bike.
It is about fitness at this point and not speed or distance.
If I want to ride further, I'll get out the lighter bike.
Otherwise, the MTB does great for 30-40 mile rides in the hills.
But you see, weight does matter to some people, even if they are not racing, even if it doesn’t matter to you.
And are you telling us that, all else being equal, you’d opt for a 40# MTB over a 35# MTB? If so, why?
I do loaded touring. If I wanted a new bike and there were choices that were otherwise equal, I’d certainly want to know how the weights compare because I wouldn’t want to have to pedal appreciably more weight.