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How much does a bicycle weigh?

Typical weight
6.8–28 kg
That is 15–61.7 lb.

A two-wheeled pedal vehicle, the most energy-efficient form of human transport ever built.

Racing road bikes are limited to 6.8 kg in UCI competition; hybrids 11-14 kg; e-bikes 20-28 kg because of the motor and battery.

By type

Bicycles vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.
Type Typical weight
road bike 6.8–11 kg
mountain bike 10–17 kg
electric bike 16–32 kg
children's bike 4–13 kg

How that compares

Bicycle against things of a similar mass.

Coyote 7–21 kg
Caracal 8–20 kg
Tuba 9–20 kg
Bicycle 6.8–28 kg
Printer 4–45 kg
Toolbox 1.5–120 kg
Tyre 7–25 kg
Mute swan 7–15.5 kg

More about a bicycle

Common questions

How much does a bicycle weigh?
A bicycle weighs 6.8–28 kg (15–61.7 lb). Racing road bikes are limited to 6.8 kg in UCI competition; hybrids 11-14 kg; e-bikes 20-28 kg because of the motor and battery.
Which type of bicycle is the heaviest?
Of the types listed here, electric bike is the largest at 16–32 kg.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked