Weight Issue - What to replace?

[Kevlouw]

Morning all,

 

So I bought a bike from the the classifieds in Dec 2015, and the bike means more to me than my car.

 

I read a thread recently about the weight issues on bikes and how to make it lighter, if possible. I am still new to all of this, and for me to go and change whatever, might cause more problems.

 

Yesterday I decided to put the bike on a digital scale, and I almost fainted. I know that I am a rookie, or even less, but the bike weight should surely have something to do with your ride.

 

The weight on the scale was showing as 17.5kg

 

Below is what I bought the bike with. Please suggest what I can possibly change to, in order for me to shed some kg's. 

 

Thanks

 

[sakkiebomskok]

that fork and rear shock weighs a ton but is "necessary" if you are a downhill rider. I would change the crank first. Its very heavy. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

The Marz 66 is a beefy, beefy fork, as is the Van R & your crank. However - the 66 is a beautiful fork. I miss mine. Yes, you could drop 1.2kg by going for a fox 36 or a lyrik, but IMO that would be the wrong decision. That fork is... let's just leave it at this - you'd better not sell it. 

 

For the bike itself, that's actually a very respectable weight. The Pinn'r is a freeride / downhill bike and is built to withstand a beating. 

 

As Sakkie says, crank is heavyish, and you could save ~200g or so if you get an XT crank. Another place you could save weight is in the wheels. Those spanks are heavy, as are the Funns. By buying a set of Flows you could save approx 300g or so. 

 

But tbh dude - ride it until it breaks. It's a big hitting monster of a bike. 17kg is respectable, given the focus of the bike. 

[ChUkKy]

That aint no cross country bike for starters...

What were you expecting for that type of bike?

[Kevlouw]

That aint no cross country bike for starters...

What were you expecting for that type of bike?

Never knew about weight etc. when it comes to bikes. Learning as I go. 

[J∆kk∆ls]

You are going to roll beautifully down hill with that weight 

[popcorn_skollie]

Embrace the weight. That bike is meant to be pointed down.

I wouldn't waste a dime on trying to save weight.

If you have money to spare look into getting a hardtail as a second bike for longer rides. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

You are going to roll beautifully down hill with that weight 

And not be as susceptible to side-winds on the jumps and drops

[Kevlouw]

You are going to roll beautifully down hill with that weight 

 

 

Embrace the weight. That bike is meant to be pointed down.

I wouldn't waste a dime on trying to save weight.

If you have money to spare look into getting a hardtail as a second bike for longer rides. 

Haven't seen any proper downhill tracks in PTA. Would have loved to take it through to PMB where they have the downhill championships.

[popcorn_skollie]

And not be as susceptible to side-winds on the jumps and drops

 

Yoh. Its been a problem lately nuh

Dunno how roadies handle it. 

[popcorn_skollie]

Haven't seen any proper downhill tracks in PTA. Would have loved to take it through to PMB where they have the downhill championships.

 

Hakahana?

[dirtypot]

Question:  Did you buy it because you wanted a downhill/trail sort of bike or because you know nothing about bikes and it looked cool?
Are you going to be doing any downhill or are you more of a XC rider?

If you're not going to use it as a downhill bike, I'd suggest selling it and getting something lighter to start with.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Yoh. Its been a problem lately nuh

Dunno how roadies handle it. 

yeah bro.. I know!

[Kevlouw]

Hakahana?

 

Just checked the website. Will definitely be going there soon.

Question:  Did you buy it because you wanted a downhill/trail sort of bike or because you know nothing about bikes and it looked cool?

Are you going to be doing any downhill or are you more of a XC rider?

If you're not going to use it as a downhill bike, I'd suggest selling it and getting something lighter to start with.

Wanted a downhill bike. It's not the best looking bike, but it's pretty decent, and the price was very good.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Just checked the website. Will definitely be going there soon.

Wanted a downhill bike. It's not the best looking bike, but it's pretty decent, and the price was very good.

Then the weight is spot on. You *could* get it lower, but it'll cost. This machine will serve you very, very well.

[J∆kk∆ls]

Yoh. Its been a problem lately nuh

Dunno how roadies handle it. 

We shave our legs!