This morning, when I had a few minutes to spare, I weighed each of my bikes. The Salsa Casseroll came in at 27 lbs with a Tubus rack and a pump. The Lightning Phantom was a whopping 39! That was with a rack, tail trunk and seat bag. Otherwise, both bikes have 1 waterbottle cage, computer, and fenders. (The Salsa also has a bell)
I think I may need to cut back somewhat on the amount of stuff I carry when I ride. I've been doing hillier rides recently, and I can really feel the extra heft of the recumbent. I'll probably start with removing the rear rack and tail pack, and see where that gets me.
I hope this doesn't mean I'm in for a case of Titaniumitis, or even worse - Carbon Fiber Flu.
Drive Fast
4 years ago
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I believe that nowadays CF Flu is cheaper. I went to a heavier bike when I moved to the Raptobike but I carry less on the bike. The Corsa was 38lbs with all the gear on it. I am not sure of the fighting weight of the raptobike. It is at least 40lbs with 3L of water on board.
But I have been shaving weight off of the engine. I am down 40lbs from October now.
40 lbs! That's awesome.
My fear with the CF Flu is that there are so many ways it can strike. Wheels, components and heck, even a CF frame is available from Lightning. My wife might not even notice, as they are both black...
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