how much does your bike weigh?

[Colin Steadman]

Don't know if this has been done before, but this weekend, I had reason to strip my bike down to find the source of an annoying rattling noise.
Anyway, I thought I'd use the opportunity to weigh all the bits and see how much my bike weighs?

Basically it's an old Trek alu frame with carbon forks and last years 105 group set and open 4cd wheels
I was appalled that it weighs 8.98kgs (or near enough to make no difference)
That's about 19.9 lbs.
No wonder I'm stuck in the '17's '

[Robh]

[quote="Colin Steadman"]Don't know if this has been done before, but this weekend, I had reason to strip my bike down to find the source of an annoying rattling noise.
Anyway, I thought I'd use the opportunity to weigh all the bits and see how much my bike weighs?

Basically it's an old Trek alu frame with carbon forks and last years 105 group set and open 4cd wheels
I was appalled that it weighs 8.98kgs (or near enough to make no difference)
That's about 19.9 lbs.
No wonder I'm stuck in the '17's '

[Wal]

[quote]I was appalled that it weighs 8.98kgs

[tel]

Ten years ago, a sub 20lb bike was seen to be featherweight.

I don`t actually think weight matters that much during the winter months, as long as everything works ok.

Just keep riding and wait for that summer fitness and you`ll be flying.

Terry

[Dombo]

My carbon/steel Lemond is about 19lbs with the standard wheels, so could probably lose a pound there. It seems heavy compared to many others at the cafe. However I only tip the scales at a puny 10 and a bit stone which works in my favour going uphill but hampers my descents.

[Sylv]

Mtb will be 9kg/ 19.8Lbs, incl. front suspension and disc brake, and no exotic parts

[-Adam-]

Does it really matter?

Most of the people that are weight obsessed would do far better to get themselves on the scales rather than their bike!!

For example, is a bike that weighs 1kg more than my rival's going to mean that he beats me in the race... probably not. (well it's unlikely to be the reason he might beat me if you see what I mean!)

[Wal]

[quote]is a bike that weighs 1kg more than my rival's going to mean that he beats me in the race

[quote="Wal"][quote]is a bike that weighs 1kg more than my rival's going to mean that he beats me in the race

[sid_day]

My Glider Tupelo weighs 20.5lbs with light and computer brackets.

Steel frame, carbon fiber forks, 105 goupset, Mavin Open pros, Conti 4 season tyres.

My Single speed MTB comes in at 20.5lbs with rigid carbon forks.

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

There are a lot more complex factors than simply the weight of the bike, such as geometry, the way it feels, handles, the aerodynamics all play their part, but there is no denying that on a climb it becomes more significant.

My Felt is around 6.5kg and on average I ride about 2mph faster at any given point for the same effort than my commuting bike which weighs around 20kg with paniers, Smart lead acid battery etc.

[-Adam-]

Yes im not going to argue about a 13.5kg difference, you might as well ride around with a bike on each shoulder as well as the one your rididng in that case!