bike wieghts

[native son]

I am searching for my first road bike at about £1200. So many options, carbon v alu, which groupset etc. I have narrowed down my choice and will try before I decide. But one question I can't find the answer to is about wieght.
Would I really notice a difference between a bike at 7.5kg compared with 9.5kg. Is 9.5 kg considered a light bike?
I ride a crosstrail expert at the moment in hilly Sheffield . The road bike will be for leisure rides only , no racing etc.
I am not looking for advice on what bike as everyone has their favourite, but should I really be considering the wieght differences.
Thanks

 

[Canrider]

There's no easy answer for this. You might notice the difference, you might not. What are the two bikes in question? That will let people better assess how likely you are to notice a difference.

Generally, you'll notice lower weight in components that rotate. So you'll tend to notice lighter wheels, cranks, that sort of thing more easily than you'll notice a lighter frame.


For me personally, under 10 kilos is a light bike in my book. I think my Pearson is about 10kg with pedals, and it's not carrying the weight of derailleurs, cogs, etc.

 

[gaz]

You will notice 2kg difference. But you really want a test ride as stiffness in the right places make the bike feel completely different when riding.

 

[lukesdad]

2 kg is quite a diifference, but will depend on where that extra weight is. As an example I use 2 different sets of wheels A light set for climbing and deep aero wheels for flat stuff. 500g heavier. Each are better than the other on "their " terrain. Weight isn t everything. If you are going to use the bike for leisure I would say comfort and longevity may be more important.

 

[byegad]

Also how stiff the frame is makes a difference especially up hill! A flexible frame, and all frames flex a little will sap energy that should be sending you onwards.

So light, yes, and stiff definitely.

 

[native son]

Thanks for these replys. What would be the stiffer bianchi via nirone alu carbon or planet x pro carbon. Although I want to try first for comfort, fit and general feel, not sure if I know what I am looking for in terms of stiffness.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Cannodale CAAD10 should tick all your boxes, it's aluminium, (which is a huge benefit IMHO), and even better still, it's lighter then virtually all but maybe a few ultra high end carbon frames, check it out HERE

Of course, a test ride should always be an essential part of any bike purchase

I will grant that Cannondale's supply can be hit and miss, but this adds even more in my opinion, it means if you can get your hands on one you become part of something a bit special. I hate going out and seeing someone else riding the same make bike as me round every corner

 

[derrick]

Just bought a Bianchi, only done a couple of short runs, hoping to get out today weather permitting, but am just loving it at the mo, been riding mtbs for the last 15 years, it's so nice to ride a light weight bike on the road, would reccomend one.
Cheers Del

 

[madpensioner]

this is an interesting subject - my road bike weighs 10kg - which would be more benificial - a bike that weighs 8kg - or me loosing half a stone

 

[Herzog]

this is an interesting subject - my road bike weighs 10kg - which would be more benificial - a bike that weighs 8kg - or me loosing half a stone

Losing half a stone would be more beneficial - you'd be much fitter (therefore able to go faster and for longer)!

 

[HLaB]

this is an interesting subject - my road bike weighs 10kg - which would be more benificial - a bike that weighs 8kg - or me loosing half a stone

Depends what your starting weight is if its 9 & 1/2 stone I don't think it would be beneficial but if its excess yes it would be more beneficial

 

[madpensioner]

Depends what your starting weight is if its 9 & 1/2 stone I don't think it would be beneficial but if its excess yes it would be more beneficial

I am 13st-6lbs - thanks for the info - my wife says we can know have a new bathroom suite