Originally Posted by
Garfield Cat
So would a 30 lb gravel bike.
Maybe if you live in the mountains or are racing. In the midwest where things are flatter, I think even a few pounds heavier than 30 would be fine for a recreational bike. That's assuming 30# isn't just the bare bike, but already includes equipment like bottle cages, fenders and maybe a bag to put stuff in. I've got two bikes at 28# and 30# and they are plenty fun to ride, even over long rides. Yes, you know it's not a 20# carbon bike, but it'll still cover most of the bases.