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I weigh about 218 pounds and am 6'2". I ride a 30 pound bike due to monetary constraints. In competitions which I have engaged in, I've sadly finished either last or next to last, even in Clydesdale categories.
It is incomprehensible to me how I finish last becuase I do put alot of training miles in during the week.
My question is, would I more quickly start to improve my finish time in races by spending the cash and buying a 23 pounds carbon bike? Or would I start to improve my finish time in races by losing 30 pounds or so? We sort of had this discussion over at that Arizona forum and some people said that a lighter bike makes a bigger difference while others said that losing weight would make a bigger difference.
Wondering what the forum consensus is on the issue. I think it would be worth it to spend more cash on a bike, if I knew it would lead to some decent finishes and higher bike self-esteem. :thumbsup:
It is incomprehensible to me how I finish last becuase I do put alot of training miles in during the week.
My question is, would I more quickly start to improve my finish time in races by spending the cash and buying a 23 pounds carbon bike? Or would I start to improve my finish time in races by losing 30 pounds or so? We sort of had this discussion over at that Arizona forum and some people said that a lighter bike makes a bigger difference while others said that losing weight would make a bigger difference.
Wondering what the forum consensus is on the issue. I think it would be worth it to spend more cash on a bike, if I knew it would lead to some decent finishes and higher bike self-esteem. :thumbsup: