We Tested How Much Weight Matters On The Flat. The Results Surprised Us.

When it comes to climbing, weight makes a huge difference —but what about on flat terrain? Does carrying extra weight really slow you down? To find out, we strapped on a 20 kg weighted vest and put it to the test, to see how extra weight impacts cruising speed, rolling resistance, and acceleration. 00:00 The Heavy Rider Problem 00:42 The 20-kg Weight Vest Experiment 01:55 Run 1 | Establishing a Baseline 03:27 How Wei...