A few lbs of weight is almost meaningless for the average rider, at least on flattish terrain. Wind and tire resistance is much more noticeable; wind especially when you ride in a windy area.
As for fenders, I don't know if they are aero sluggards, but big, square Axiom Dutch-style grocery panniers are, for sure. On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Erik Powell <puh....@gmail.com> wrote: > Don't get me started on the speed-killing effects of a rear rack, > panniers, and Col de la Vies. > > Erik > > On Nov 1, 7:15 pm, charlie <charles_v...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> I don't think my riding is slower when riding with fenders you could >> probably measure it and you would probably be infinitesimally slower. >> The benefits of having fenders would certainly outweigh any slight >> drop in speed I'm sure. I don't usually transport my bike and have >> never had the fenders get in the way when I do. You probably have a >> brake shoe rubbing or the wheel could be angled in the frame after >> installing the fenders, causing drag. Is your tire rubbing inside the >> fender ? If not, ignore the mild paranoia and ride through some mud >> puddles. Happy trails !!! = ) >> >> On Nov 1, 8:51 am, Eric Norris <campyonly...@me.com> wrote: >> >> > Any thoughts from other riders with fendered bikes about whether they make >> > your bike slower? I've been riding my somewhat newly fendered Quickbeam >> > lately, and it seems to be a little more sluggish than I remember it being >> > in years past. >> >> > --Eric N >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
