Thread: How much should my hi-end bike weigh?
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Old 10-26-21, 04:45 AM
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There's the weight on the scale, and there's how light it feels.

A low number is nice, but what you really want is your bike to feel light. Tyres, rims, seat and post, levers and bars. Make those light and your bike will feel light.
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