Tour de France Pro Bikes are HEAVY! Here's Why...

Surely a lighter bike is a faster bike? If so, then why do pro bikes often weigh more than yours and mine? The simple answer would be aerodynamics, but is there more to it than that?

In this video, we tell you why weight doesn't always matter, at least for WorldTour pros.

Do you prefer a heavier aero bike or a lightweight bike? Let us know in the comments 👇

#tourdefrance #cycling #lightweight

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 How Much Do Pro Bikes Weigh?
02:28 Why Are Pro Bikes So Heavy?
04:59 Why Did Weight Become So Important?
06:55 Will The UCI Weight Limit Ever Change?
08:09 Will Rim Brakes Return?
08:51 Why Don’t Pros Ride Lighter Bikes?

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Michael Steele / Staff
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Matt Turner / Staff
KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / Contributor
Gary M. Prior / Staff
Jean-Yves Ruszniewski / Contributor
STRINGER / Contributor
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Andreas Rentz / Staff
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Michael Steele / Staff
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