Climb & Trip Speed Calculator

Enter your weights, fitness, bike type and gradient. The model combines air resistance (CdA), rolling resistance (Crr) and gravity.

Inputs

CdA 0.52 · Crr 0.010 · 150W · 91 kg · avg grade ~ 1.5%

Current speed

17.9km/h

Solid tempo. If you want to go faster, the cheapest upgrade is usually less weight.

Estimated time for trip

5 hours 35 minutes

Weight Tax (Climbing)

Lost speed on this climb

0.6 km/h

Time tax per 100m

0.7 min per 100m vertical

Time lost due to gear weight compared to an unloaded bike.

Total Trip Delay: 10.6 min

Optimization tips

  • On steeper gradients gravity dominates: every extra +1 kg hurts more than better aerodynamics.
  • On moderate gradients it makes sense to care about drag: clothing and position can make a big difference.

Note: This is a simplified model without wind and drivetrain losses. It is ideal for comparing “what weight / bike type does” on climbs.