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Why We Should STOP Our Obsession With Bike Weight

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Let's find out how much time 1kg/2.2lb will really add to your day (it's not much). The Bikepacking Bike Buyer's Guide: https://www.cyclingabout.com/bikepack...

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0:00 Intro
0:52 Putting Weight Into Context
1:58 Calculating The Time Penalty of 1kg Extra
3:03 My Weight Testing on a Hilly Route
3:43 My Weight Testing vs Mathematical Model
4:20 My Weight Testing on a Flat Route
4:48 Five Situations When Weight Actually Matters
6:22 The Types of Resistance More Important Than Weight
7:56 Summary

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posted by amazingamefl