Scalpel2 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Hi everyone! Could anyone please advise on how to make this bike lighter, without robbing a bank? Specs are as follows:Cannondale Scalpel Ultimate 2011 frameFox loat RP23 rearshockLefty Speed Carbon DLR 110mmThomson Elite seatpost (31.6mmx410mm)Selle Italia SLR SaddleCannondale Carbon SI cranks (manufactured by FSA) with BBB chainringsShimano XTR clusterShimano XTR chainSRAM X.0 JockeySRAM X.0 gripshiftsSRAM X.7 front derailleur direct mountLook Quarts Carbon Ti pedalsShimano XTR M975 wheelset with Shimano Lefty hub on the front wheelSchwalbe Rocket Ron non UST 26x2.10 tire @ the frontRubena Charybdis Tubeless Supra 26x2.00 tyre @ the backShimano XTR M975 Hydraulic Disc brakes with XTR pads and discs. Weight: one scale say 9.96kg, while another says 9.52kg. Thinking that 9.52kg sounds more accurate! Wondered if anyone can help me to find ways to lighten this bike, without spending a lot of cash. Please advise Thanks! Edited July 8, 2011 by Scalpel2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_Josh Posted June 10, 2011 Share wow, looks like you already robbed a bank! Nice bike!I would say you could save a bit of weight on the brakeset and wheels, but from the weight you're at now, anything is going to cost a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted June 10, 2011 Share cut your seatpost down from 410mm to minimum length will save a few grammes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivster Posted June 10, 2011 Share Lighter wheels.Custom Build DT Swiss 240s hubs on ZTR Alpine rims. Your other bet is to buy a SRAM 2x10 Groupset and sell this one of as spares.Swap your brakes out for Formula R1's. Configure your rotors for 160 in front and 140 at the back. Maybe a ligter seat post if you can find one in that length. Lighter Handlebar. Unfortunately, in cycling less is more. Edited June 10, 2011 by Vivster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad890 Posted June 11, 2011 Share take a big dump before you go for a ride? (your bike is already light) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted June 11, 2011 Share The Cannondale carbon crank is a pig in terms of weight. Cannondale Hollowgram SISL crank is a lot lighter, by several hundred grams. While you are at it, go for a 2x9 drivetrain, or 2x10 if you can spend more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted June 11, 2011 Share The Stans Notubes MMX Podium wheels are a lot cheaper now (+/- R 6K) and will save you 300g over the XTRs. They are available with a lefty hub. A full XX grouppo will save a few hundred grams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted June 11, 2011 Share Lightweight wheels I built for my Scalpel: From CRC: ZTR Crest Rims R625 EachHope Pro 2 Evo Disc Rear From R1350 DT Swiss Revolution spokes for each wheel R300 Prices approx, Ex VAT & Shipping I've used Project 321 Lefty Hub sourced direct $130 plus hub cap bolt kit $30 Cannondale Hollowgram crankset is very expensive if you can find one - Truvativ Noir is 800g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan888 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Edited June 3, 2021 by ivan888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 11, 2011 Share Lightweight wheels I built for my Scalpel: From CRC: ZTR Crest Rims R625 EachHope Pro 2 Evo Disc Rear From R1350 DT Swiss Revolution spokes for each wheel R300 Prices approx, Ex VAT & Shipping I've used Project 321 Lefty Hub sourced direct $130 plus hub cap bolt kit $30 Cannondale Hollowgram crankset is very expensive if you can find one - Truvativ Noir is 800g Sell what you have and buy a Scalpel Ultimate.....may work out cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted June 11, 2011 Share When i upgraded from my sram/xtr/gripshift 2X9 groupset to full XX i lost a huge 70g so do your homework before you spend cash.Go 2x9 keep the gripshift and change as much as you can to kcnc.#My 2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyvr Posted June 13, 2011 Share Go on diet for a week ...its the cheapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloc Posted June 13, 2011 Share How much does this bike weigh that you're looking to trim some more fat?!? Is this the first known-case of bike anorexia?? Seriously though - sweet bike man. Forget bout the potential 200g and rest assured that your dual suspension is lighter than most of the hardtails out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted June 13, 2011 Share The Thomson seatpost is not the lightest out there but it is very strong. You can loose about 100g if you go to KCNC or maybe even 150g if you get a Tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted June 13, 2011 Share Formula R1 brakesAre R1's actually lighter?If I've got it right thr R1's are 261g with upgraded levers while the Old Shimano XTR M975 is 217g standard! Edited June 13, 2011 by Thumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalpel2 Posted July 8, 2011 Share The Cannondale carbon crank is a pig in terms of weight. Cannondale Hollowgram SISL crank is a lot lighter, by several hundred grams. While you are at it, go for a 2x9 drivetrain, or 2x10 if you can spend more. How much does that carbon crank weigh? Do you maybe know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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