Mick F wrote:Brucey wrote:...... a 1% weight reduction might make for almost 1% increase in speed.
Almost?
1% ....
I weigh 75kg plus a bike of 10.5kg making an all-up weight of 85.5kg
I cycle at 7mph up the hill from the river into Devon for 1.5miles (2,650yds) and take 13mins
Say I swapped my bike for a light CF 7.5kg, my all-up weight would be 82.5kg - ie minus 2.5%
Therefore I'd climb into Devon 2.5% faster - ie 7.175mph.
This means I'd save ..... what? 5 seconds? 4 yards? .............. maximum?
What's the point unless I'm Wiggo?
LoL. Once you've honed your body shape and weight to a TDF winner, you can start on your bike!