My bike weighs 46.8 lbs
03-16-22, 02:15 PM
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03-17-22, 12:00 AM
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Relative to the total mass of the earth, or a Harley, I would say it is comparatively light. Compared to a racing bike, not so much, unless you can knock off 30 lbs. You have a very nice build at a very affordable price so I can see you wanting to show it off.
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03-19-22, 07:23 AM
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That's quite heavy. I think my bike weighs about a third of that.
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Heavy bikes can be practical, and even fun. But personally I get knee pain just looking at that thing (don't get me wrong, it looks like a fine bike).
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03-22-22, 07:28 AM
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That is not a bike you ride on fast road rides or climbs. It is more of a fun/easy cruiser so it is fine. Heavy as hell to do anything more. It is as heavy as many E-MTBs, but without the motor.
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03-22-22, 01:02 PM
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At that weight, you’re only missing one thing.
https://www.bikeberry.com/collection...cle-motor-kits
https://www.bikeberry.com/collection...cle-motor-kits
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03-23-22, 04:36 AM
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Makes my workaday gaspipe road bike a lightweight at 28 lbs, many thanks! 
BTW, if I haven't said so elsewhere, that's a very well composed bicycle, the design and theme holds from stem to stern. Creating a bike based on one's own thoughts and ebayed/new parts is not easy!
BTW, if I haven't said so elsewhere, that's a very well composed bicycle, the design and theme holds from stem to stern. Creating a bike based on one's own thoughts and ebayed/new parts is not easy!
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03-23-22, 08:30 AM
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From his other thread--he started with this Walmart bike:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Genesis-2...lr9bO8eGXSgky8
That humble start is one of the things that makes this a masterpiece.
OP is also a very tall guy, so he's really adapted the machine beautifully to suit his needs.
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03-27-22, 05:51 AM
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A small black front hub motor kit would be very nice on the bike. I have one on a heavier cruiser and use it on grades and hills, still very quiet and you hardly notice it on the bike.
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03-29-22, 04:45 PM
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Nice build. Interesting front suspension. If Batman had a bike, this could be it
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03-31-22, 08:37 AM
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^^^^^Sometimes you just follow your passion and get the desired result.
Anyone can just buy a nice bike but an individual custom job brings other rewards.
Anyone can just buy a nice bike but an individual custom job brings other rewards.
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03-31-22, 08:48 AM
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03-31-22, 08:58 AM
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My 1979 25" Schwinn Varsity was 46 pounds too. One of the nicer riding bikes I've ridden. Could ride it no handed all through the neigborhood or even do a wheelie riding as far as one wished to do so.
It was a great bike for the flatter part of the state I use to live. It was even okay for the hillier part of the state I now live in. But when I went from just short rides of five miles to 30, 50 and 100 mile rides, it had to go. I wouldn't think of owning anything on the heavier side of 20 lbs for the riding I do today.
So to answer your question, it depends.
Nice bike by the way, I'm sure for just tooling around the town it's more than adequate.
It was a great bike for the flatter part of the state I use to live. It was even okay for the hillier part of the state I now live in. But when I went from just short rides of five miles to 30, 50 and 100 mile rides, it had to go. I wouldn't think of owning anything on the heavier side of 20 lbs for the riding I do today.
So to answer your question, it depends.
Nice bike by the way, I'm sure for just tooling around the town it's more than adequate.
Loved that bike
03-31-22, 09:18 AM
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I have a dynamo hub on the front wheel to power my lights (and charge my phone if I feel like hooking that part up)
03-31-22, 09:37 AM
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From his other thread--he started with this Walmart bike:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Genesis-2...lr9bO8eGXSgky8
That humble start is one of the things that makes this a masterpiece.
OP is also a very tall guy, so he's really adapted the machine beautifully to suit his needs.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Genesis-2...lr9bO8eGXSgky8
That humble start is one of the things that makes this a masterpiece.
OP is also a very tall guy, so he's really adapted the machine beautifully to suit his needs.
thanks for posting that. I have been to busy to check in with the forum lately.
03-31-22, 02:10 PM
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03-31-22, 02:48 PM
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Looks awesome. It is not a bike designed to go fast, but to cruise in comfort and style, and I be it does those things perfectly... If you want to go fast then it is the wrong bike, or you have the wrong expectations. It'll still be much faster than walking and use 100% less gas than driving a car.
03-31-22, 03:03 PM
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Lastly, an old 10 speed (can sometimes be found found in 25"/63cm or 26"/66cm frames if you keep your eyes peeled) is an easy conversion into a city cruising 'gentleman's bike', although it won't have the stylie curved frame.
03-31-22, 03:25 PM
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Is you seat set for conventional leg extension? Looks can be deceiving, but the seat looks too low for someone your height assuming typical proportions.
04-01-22, 08:11 PM
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In cycling, the size of your 'engine' is measured in watts per kg (w/kg). That means how many watts (power) you can generate for every kg you weigh.
Generally, for beginner riders 2.0 W/kg for men and 1.5 W/kg for women
Generally, for beginner riders 2.0 W/kg for men and 1.5 W/kg for women
