build up a sub 10kg bike for less than R10k.

[Shebeen]

i think you okes missing the point of the challenge!

 

ie. buy this scott for R7500 - https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/138206-scott-carbon-small/

and then swap out for these wheels

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/136092-mavic-crossmax-slr-wheels/

 

and maybe a lighter fork etc etc

[Hairy]

how about keeping it real by allowing a 1x9spd setup using a chain guide .....

[Hairy]

Cool project by the way .... would be interested to see how it weighs in if you do run a 1 x 1

[Shebeen]

ok chops.. 1x8/9/11 allowed.

 

but can't be a singlespeed, needs a RD

[DIPSLICK]

ok chops.. 1x8/9/11 allowed.

 

but can't be a singlespeed, needs a RD

Hey wors,,,who u calling a chop

 

Some of us are taking this challenge c for SERIAAAS

[DJR]

no no. the frame (+saddle+seatpost)was R1000

 

all the parts came off my superlight so doesn't really count. 

OK, my sense of "normal" has returned!

[Lefty V]

At least make it challenging

 

I sold a sub-9 kilo 26er for R8k

[Dru]

Here is my 'new' bike. I retired my 2002 SC superlight as the bb threads were toast and the pivot bearings also needed to be replaced. Found this on the hub for 1000bucks, was a little but used but still 100%. This is the exact frame that Kevin evans used to kick everyone's butt in 2009 (AFAIK the rm x0 and rm team were the same frame but diff colours). total bike weight is 10.56kg, but that's going to go on a diet soon to get into single digits.

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So here's my challenge.

 

find stuff on the hub (or SA online store if you need something new) - add them together. you have R10k to spend.

 

Rules -

*has to be 26" (i don't think it will be possible 650B or 29" with 2nd hand prices).

*fork needs suspension

*needs at least 8 gears (ie. no singlespeeds)

*needs to be a full bike (ie. so has to have 2 brakes, saddle etc.)

 

competition closes end of june. winner gets a weight weenie bike under R10k (if they have cash to burn). i reckon there must be some silly cheap and light vbrake wheels out there in people's garages.

Now this is a project I've been thinking about as well! Will be following this thread!

[Shebeen]

At least make it challenging

 

I sold a sub-9 kilo 26er for R8k

cool story, but I think that's still in the 'possibly unicorn' category.

[King_Crispy]

I'm busy with something along these lines.

I'll participate