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It’s not uncommon in the biggest urban markets to bring your bike indoors overnight. The ability to easily lift the bike and carry it upstairs or just pick it u
by bitcurious 6y ago
It’s not uncommon in the biggest urban markets to bring your bike indoors overnight. The ability to easily lift the bike and carry it upstairs or just pick it up so you don’t sully the carpet is important.
Low weight isn’t just for speed.
- xtqctz 6y agoExactly. Carrying at 50lb ebike up a three story walk up is a hassle, but 25lbs is relatively easy.
- gameswithgo 6y agoUsing carbon fiber is saving on the order of 1 or 2 lbs though, not 25.
- ogre_codes 6y ago50 pounds is a full suspension eMTB. I think most commuters like this are in the 30-35 pound range. I wouldn't be surprised if the total savings from carbon fiber on this bike is 4+ pounds. They use carbon everywhere, frame fork, seat post, wheels, handlebars... even the fenders.