madvics Posted February 17, 2012 Share Hey guys my ride is a trek fuel ex 7 full suspension,as it stands now it weights just over 13kgs, my group set is full slx , front shock is a rock shock recon silver 120mm travel, and Alex rims with cross mark tubeless tyres. I weigh 76kgs, I know my rims are on the heavy side but I don't know what I can upgrade to that will make a big difference that can take the the same punishment as my current rims, the front shock can also be upgraded, but for my weight it works quite well,what else can I improve on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Hi there At 76 kg you can get away with a lighter wheelset that can still take abuse. That fork need s to go though as you can make a fair weight saving there whilst also getting a better performing shock at the same time. SLX crank is a good weight to strength ratio with the remainder of the SLX groupset being tough, reliable and efficient. Again at a respectable weight. Unless you have a decent amount of spare cash lying about I would leave the SLX as is and replace parts when they wear out. So a better fork will be lighter and give better trail feed back/control. Better wheels will be lighter and stiffer if you buy wisely. Consult your LBS re this and also explain your riding style. Good Luck and take pictures if you upgrade. Hairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Madvics Read the attached article... Frame,Wheels,Tyres... And from there on, well read Death of a Weight Weenie _ 29er Online.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted February 18, 2012 Share Hey Niner Boy I know that's what we all SHOULD read, but it's NOT what I WANTED to read on an empty (spare tyre like) stomach. On the other hand, if I can lose the weight around my belly, perhaps it would be justified to spend the equivalent amount of money on my bike. Great idea! Hell, I reckon I can lose enough to buy an extra light new bike. Ok, it was a GREAT read after all. (Btw Madvics, the above is called rationalization, and you'll need lots of it if you want to play the weight weeny game.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted February 18, 2012 Share Weight lowering on a bike becomes an illness. Sometimes referred to upgrade-itis (you know, the "infection or inflammation" of an area, and there is NO CURE for...) As I said, the stuff where you can get the MOST weight savings from, for the "least" spend (in relation to weight savings gained), is;FrameWheelsTyresThereafter you will spend money, more than the weight worth in gold, to add a few more grams of savings... Have a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 18, 2012 Share number 1 on that list must always be body fat percentage first. Then tyres, wheels and frames. 1. % body fat2. tyres3. wheels4. frame My list is based on least expensive, most effort to most expensive, least effort, that is, from most economical to least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted February 18, 2012 Share 100% agreed with Capricorn's list's order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted February 18, 2012 Share I disagree, If you are to change frames now, the effective loss on replacing it and selling the old one would have justified just buying a model up in the first place. If you ideally want a light bike but cant afford it and plan to upgrade slowly then make sure you buy a frame that is the ideal/best you can get or is the same on the Level 1 model as the level 3 you bought. Wheels are your first to upgrade, you can go with lighter tires at the same time (for mtb using non UST converted tires saves weight but adds hassle)While you're at it get some Ti Skewers - 100g lost there easy. I would then change out the bars, stem and seatpost and saddle. These are normally items of fit and preference and can be swapped while doing your setup, go for the lightest you can get while maintaining strength. Cranks on OEM specced low range bikes normally weigh a ton, I'd change those first before any other parts of the groupset where only minimal savings are found. Pedals - most people get Shimano SPD ones chucked into the deal, they are frikken heavy though - get Look Quartz pedals, light and good value. Cassettes - Once worn out go for a higher model, they drop quite a bit of weight from bottom range to the top, this will aid your light wheels too. For MTB, Brake rotors, savings are found here. Then change up groupset parts as yours wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesley_r Posted February 18, 2012 Share Madvics - my bike weights 15.4kg and I weight 115kg. So be grateful for what you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konaman Posted February 18, 2012 Share The main things to look at - 1.wheelset - try and get set of 2nd hand ZTR wheels - Olympics or equiv (and make it tubeless with strips) or American Classic wheelset2.Tyres - this add a lot of weight - get something like the non-tubeless Maxiss Monorail or crossmark and make it tubeless using a co2 bomb3. try and get a 2nd hand Rockshox Sid fork or Manitou R7 MRD thats about 1.4kg4. crankset - maybe 2nd hand XTR or XT and Eggbeater pedals5. KCNC handlebar, stem and Seatpost Edited February 18, 2012 by Konaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 18, 2012 Share 100% agreed with Capricorn's list's order... we in the wrong crowd here niner_boy. spend first, maybe improve later crowd rules But apologies to the OP as the question was for lightening the bike. Edited February 18, 2012 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted February 18, 2012 Share The two go together... little body weight, little bike weight...increased energy, more body weight, then increased enjoyment and more bike weight goes... You cant simply say everytime someone want to drop a few grams off their bike they are too fat and need to shed weight... Whatever your Body Fat %, a light bike feels great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 18, 2012 Share u said that tarmac, no one else came even close to suggesting the OP was overweight.. I was simply suggesting an order in which to obtain the best overall bang for buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 18, 2012 Share u said that tarmac, no one else came even close to suggesting the OP was overweight.. I was simply suggesting an order in which to obtain the best overall bang for buck. Maybe he is just big boned I agree though, easiest way to drop weight without spending any money is drop the weight off yourself. The money saved from not eating so much can go towards lighter parts Wheelset is always a good place to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted February 18, 2012 Share well done caerus. At least someone gets it but ya, i struggle with point 1 of my own list. meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 18, 2012 Share well done caerus. At least someone gets it but ya, i struggle with point 1 of my own list. meh. I've just lost 10kg since Nov(5kg more to go) so I can tell you what a massive difference the body weight loss makes, and it was free, so cheap I even saved money, the money saved has enabled me to reward myself by buying a new carbon frame, double whammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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