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Marcus Aurelius wrote:I usually ride with a load of kit in a backpack. Loading the weight on to me, and not the bike helps a lot.

Me too, normally. A couple of kilos in a small backpack for just nipping about is not bothersome at all.

It was more curiosity that had me trying to add my crap to the bike.

Edited it now, yes, saddle indeed, thanks.

I'm not sure if it would be classified as weight weenie due to riding with a lock but it's probably lighter than two full bottles I suppose?

Either way I can definitely feel the difference. Cornering, climbing out of the saddle etc.


Some people (like me clearly!) are more highly strung than others so I suppose I need the opinion of someone the same. Although I'll enjoy reading the opinion of anyone!

Cheers.

Two spare tubes
Decent pump
Two tyre levers
Multi-tool
Cable to charge lights
"Ok" lock
Waterproof saddlebag

The weight comes to around 1.4kg.

Attaching this underneath my saddle made my bike handle noticeably differently. I'm sure I could get used to it, but I'm not sure I want to!

Simple question, will a tool bottle in the downtube bottle cage make the bike handle more similarly to the naked bike?


FYI it's a late 80's road bike with typical racing geometry.