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title: "How much does a bicycle weigh?"
description: "A bicycle weighs 6.8–28 kg (15–61.7 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/bicycle/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

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## 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

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)