Arthur Harris wrote:
"Eric Hill" wrote:


wle wrote:

there may be some difference between
rotating weight and non-rotating.

i e, wheels may matter more because they accelerate differently.

The rule of thumb that I've been told goes, "an ounce off the wheels
equals a pound off the frame."


Oh, it's getting even better! The old saying used to be: An ounce off the
wheels equals two ounces off the frame.

Hey now, it's time for the new saying to take over. It's much more
impressive!

-eric



But it really isn't. For reasonable wheels and tires, and typical
accelerations, an ounce is an ounce regardless where it is. And yes, losing
5 pounds off your body is the same as getting a 5 pound lighter bike (but a
lot cheaper!).

Art Harris