Foreword:
I am regularly dubbed as the overbiker. My “road” bike tips the scales at 26lbs, has carbon enduro rims, a 180mm dropper post and 2.25” tires. I generally have a tendency to turn what is normally a rather sporty bike, into a chunkier, dirt-focused ride. It usually happens after a big mechanical failure or crash where I convince myself that bigger tires or beefier parts would’ve prevented the issue. Sometimes this is true, and others I end up shooting myself in the foot. Extra weight and chunky tires tend to add a lot of resistance, increasing effort. I am good at tuning that out for the most part, but then I get invited on rides with the race crew. When it comes to keeping up with my friends on their fast bikes, it can sometimes become a bit of an issue.
