How Much Does Your Bike Weigh? GCN Asks The Pros At The UAE Tour

How light is your bike? It's a question most of us cyclists are obsessed with, and it's an even more important question for World Tour rider. While out at the UAE Tour, we thought we'd find out whether pros know how much their bikes weigh, and if we could find the lightest bike in the world tour.

It was super interesting finding out how big the variation was between all the bike weights in the World Tour, from bikes that just about cleared the UCI minimum weight limit of 6.8kg, to aero bikes that were around 1 kilo heavier!

Which bike would you have from this video if you could? Leave a comment down below 👇

If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍

Watch more on GCN...
📹

Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound:
Dancing 1 - Stefan Mothander
Born In The 80s - Niklas Ahlström
Movie Box 3 - Anders Bothén

About GCN:

The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding!

Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling

Thanks to our sponsors:

Leave us a comment below!

[jossemckenney]

I’m not even surprised Adam Hansen was 6.8 on the dot, can you expect anything different from a guy who custom makes his own carbon shoes?

[neilgj]

Little did they know the UCI sent Jon in to check the bikes weights. :-)

[sudduthjonathan]

This video should be called, “how to mess with the heads of professional cyclists before a race”.

[StoppedClockImaging]

I get the feeling Tom preferred his TCR

[brianmessemer]

The best was Kreuziger..."Oh 😮🤔😏, then I eat one banana less and we are on the same." 😂👍👍

[pinewho]

these kind of interviews are best...Good job GCN

[Aditya-fvxv]

I wonder how amazing it is to be paid for hanging out around some of the coolest people on the planet and horsing around with their pristeine bikes

[winstoncat]

For mere mortals, it's fun to start with something "heavy" (>9kg) and plot how to reduce that number, little bit, by little bit. A saddle, a seat post, a new set of wheels, and then, the biggie - the groupset. Always "sneaking it past" your other half, of course. Do it slowly enough, and they'll never notice.

[richaw]

Can you get Adam a regular spot on the show? He and Alex are good combo! Great stuff.. love hearing the pro banter. Keep it up sir.. 🚴🚴💨💨🤘🤘

[jeeping]

Loved that vid. Not just the topic but the rider interactions are priceless.

[rustygramm]

Supersix evo high mod, Dura Ace di2, Enve wheels and cockpit. With pedals and bottle cages and Garmin I’m in at 6.3kilos. I don’t deserve such a nice bike...but I’m glad I have it!

[davidide]

Agreed with all Jon. I look forward to all your videos.
My Moots Ti road bike is 7.37 kg .

[fraew]

7.05 (road race), 7.3 (road training), 9.7 (CX), 7.7 (time-trial), 8.5 (single speed classic) and 13.8 (tourer/grocery bike)

[ryanw]

I think I have the heaviest Tarmac SL6 in the world 😂. 8.2kg, and yes, that’s an SWorks! Had the money to to get the frame but not enough for new components, so moved everything over from my old bike. Mix of 5700, 7000, and 7900, a cheaper tri saddle, and RS81 C50 wheels. Rides great, though, and gives me plenty of opportunities to upgrade over the next few years so I definitely won’t get bored with it 😃

[johnpotter]

Nice vid Jon. Great to see the pros in a more light hearted and engaged demeanour.

[andystone]

2017 Trek Madone Project One, H2. Sram etap, 45mm carbon rims on Chris Kings, tubeless set up with Schwalbe 28`s. Ready to ride minus bottles 7.5.

[PolyglotBikepacker]

Specialized Tarmac SL6 expert with dt swiss rr21 wheels, oval black chainrings and shimano ultra pro light handlebar at 7.0 kg. After this video my mind has been absolved of spending more money on it

[jamesscoltock]

Planet X RT57 with a few modifications: 7.65kg. My winter warrior is 11.4kg

[ValoPlay]

8.6 kilos here! Old carbon bike from the 2000’s. Giant tcr healthnet comp to be exact. Not the lightest out there but a supreme upgrade from my 25+lb steelie!

[glennoc]

For us mortals 7kgs plus water bottles, plus lights and a tool kit send us way over. One of the lightest was a trek disc.