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My understanding is that weight saved on anything that rotates has an even bigger impact, but that doesn't change what you've said. The vast majority of posers
by mariodiana 6y ago
My understanding is that weight saved on anything that rotates has an even bigger impact, but that doesn't change what you've said. The vast majority of posers bragging about the 500 grams they've saved in parts are carrying an extra 10 pounds on their own frame.
- gameswithgo 6y agothe rotating weight thing is mostly myth, while true that rotating mass costs more to accelerate, cyclists don’t accelerate hard enough for it to amount to anything substantive. source: i did the math in excel
- wyre 6y agoWhat do you mean by “accelerate hard enough?” Can I see your math?
- AtlasBarfed 6y agoThe TdF pros disagree with you. Yes they can be traditionalist and have "pack mentality", but these people spend literally 6-10 hours on a bike straight. In particular, when you are bonking and trying to keep up with a group or get up a mountain, you become PAINFULLY aware of the deficiencies in your equipment. An extra pound on your bike when trying to keep up with your group up a 8% grade will feel like you're carrying an anvil.