Topwine Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 My Anthem weighed in at 14kg's new (2009 X2). Dropping that to 11kg's has made a difference. Define "a difference", and how much? Was it immediate and how much did it cost you. What did you have to do? Just interested, as I am busy with an experiment as well.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Define "a difference", and how much? Was it immediate and how much did it cost you. What did you have to do? Just interested, as I am busy with an experiment as well. I would imagine he has replaced: crankforktireswheelscassette (this can be particularly weighty, and some people overlook this)rear der (maybe) and so on... There is a lot of weight to be lost in those areas...
Thumper Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Nino Schurter.Scott Scale 8.8KgAnd yes those are hand sewen Dugast tubbieshttp://www.nsracing.ch/images/content/bikes/2011_spark.jpg
Lucky Fish Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) why do you want to go to less that 10 kg ? what possible advantage is 1kg going to give you ? From a scientific perspective I would like to quantify your question that by quoting from High Performance Cycling (Asker E. Jeukendrup) page 125. "As expected, when two bicycles are identical in aerodynamic drag, the low-mass bicycle allows for significant time savings when climbing: 1 to 6 seconds per kilometre when climbing at a moderate (3 percent) grade, and 6 to 27 seconds per kilometre when climbing a very steep (12 percent) grade.“ (The weight used in the above examples were 9.0 kg and 6.8 kg road bikes - which indicates what 2.2kg would do for you.) If you did the Magalies Monster you should value a lighter bike and conversely if you do a long flat road race aerodynamics play a bigger role than weight. To all my competitors, casual riders and slowbees I will say: “Weight does makes not difference.” But back at the ranch I’ll do my best to reduce weight. Johan Edited June 7, 2011 by Prince not Toad
Monark Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Topwine: I have changed out the following: handlebar - KCNC flatBrakes - SLX (came stock with huge Deore's that likes to melt)Grips - SpecialisedTyres - Crossmarks LUSTWheels - Gipiemme Kenya XCCrank - Truvativ Carbon NoirFD - SLXPedals - SPD XTChain - XTCassette - XTSeatpost - KCNCSeatpost clamp - KCNC Most were replaced due to wear and tear or after falls. My Anthem has taken everything in its stride.
dirtrider Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 I am sure I have read about a 10kg Morewood Zula somewhere that is sub 10 .
Burries Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Nino Schurter.Scott Scale 8.8KgAnd yes those are hand sewen Dugast tubbieshttp://www.nsracing.ch/images/content/bikes/2011_spark.jpgSpark not Scale.
Brett MTBer Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 9.5kg Santa Cruz Blur XC, XX, Stans + A2Z wheels, Conti MK 2.4 Supersonic run tubeless, Sid 100. Now has Reba 120 and Conti 2.4 MK Protection - 10kg dead but rides 200% better!
rwa.basson Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Scalpel Ultimate- Lefty Speed Carbon XLR- SRAM XX group, including brakes- Rockshox Monarch RT3 shock- Hollowgram SL BB30 crankset (42/28 XX rings)- 1200g DT Swiss XCR 1.2 carbon wheels- color matched FSA parts- Fizik Antares Tundra2 carbon rail saddle- green and black- 8.4kg (18.51lbs)
Dusty Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 why do you want to go to less that 10 kg ? what possible advantage is 1kg going to give you ?For those nutters doing the Freedom Challenge (starting on Saturday ) a kilo or two makes a huge difference on the portages.
Monark Posted June 8, 2011 Author Posted June 8, 2011 Wow those are some flash duals chaps! Great work!
Bicycleman Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 I got one of these... Stock standard at 9.55kg. UNBELIEVABLE bike!!!!
FC&P2C Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 Some hub members need their scales to be calibrated!
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