WorcesterWheelers Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Looks like we'll have to start a Weight weenies section on this site soon...... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE One of my all time favourite pass times it to see what bikes can be built from all the latest and lightest parts, and then to add up the cost of what such a build would cost...... At the moment my easiest weight saving will be to drop around 7kg's of excess body fat!!!!
old pro Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Sorry I just didnt think it is that awesome but It is a nice bike.Once saw a bike in europe weighing 4.7kg"s for the complete bike but apparently Michelle feels that I am advertising so I wont mention wich make of bike it was.
SwissVan Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Sorry I just didnt think it is that awesome but It is a nice bike.Once saw a bike in europe weighing 4.7kg"s for the complete bike but apparently Michelle feels that I am advertising so I wont mention wich make of bike it was. Old pro - you should join TCS cycling team - licensed to advertise
Cruxpearl Posted October 19, 2006 Author Posted October 19, 2006 Nahh we don't accept bitter whinging old ex racers as members....Have to be happy and joyfull!!!
amoryns Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 ek sal die bike vir jou vir so jaar toets...wat se jy Crux????
Dr. Seuss Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Looks like we'll have to start a Weight weenies section on this site soon...... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE i second that! i am somewhat possessed by the subject. have a PDF @ the office with a R3 coming in at less than 5KG! even though you cant race this, it is still amazing that you can get a bike to weigh in less than my cat!
amoryns Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 crx...wat se jy..ek sal die bike toets vir jaar
Cruxpearl Posted October 20, 2006 Author Posted October 20, 2006 Is nie 'n probleem nie Amoryn, maar hoe gaan jy voel oor die twee maande in traksie om jou bene uit te rek om op die 54 raam te pas???Having said that... Ek het alreeds 'n ander plan in die mouRefer Post https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=7590P.S. Hoe gaan dit met die nuwe oefen program??
Cruxpearl Posted October 20, 2006 Author Posted October 20, 2006 You're not gonna want to go back to your Trek afterwards, and then?
Man with no name Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 So Me and the Photo Fairy entered the clean room last night. Mon Blue! what a beautiful bike. We had it on the scale.... and yes, that is the weight. Jaco will FLY this weekend.... Amoryn, please send me a PM when you have a moment - want to chat to you re the training program.
BaieSukkel Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 I have to reply to "Old Pro's" posting, I, for one, am a bike lover. When I see a nice bike, I state the fact. When someone acquires a nice bike, I congratulate. There is more to the 6,8kg bike than being legal. (After my planned wheel upgrade I will have to check that my bike is still legal - which I doubt). It's all about structural strength, ride comfort and all round performance. Sure, I can build I bike that comes in at or below 5kg, but while it may be a great climbing bike it may just suck descending, be useless as a stage racer and be unable to compete in a break or sprint. (and be a serious concern on the South African road surface........) So the idea is, while keeping weight down, to achieve greater all round performance. This will lead to a bike around 6,8kg to 7kg depending on the wheels and personal preference - I have seen a carbon h/bar break during a crit and the rider crashed himself into hospital, so I stay clear - It would be stupid for me to have a 6kg bike - which is illegal - AND not feel happy about the handle bar. May the force be with you, beware the power of the dark side.........
Guest Michelle Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 Maybe if you ride my Trek you might not want to go back to your Cannondale.... 'k.. maybe not
Thug Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 As a confirmed MTBholic , I sometimes can appreciate bikes other than MTB's. And that Cruxie looks sweet
Wonder Woman Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Well, this beaut has now done an average of +44k/h over 106kms and came 15th in the elite bunch. Well done to Jaco on his good performance at the Shova
Gumpole Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Not many bikes do their first races that fast.. if mine does its been stolen . BTW on the weight weenie subject, how does one criticize a bike for being too light without checking individual components.. ieIf I get a 7.2kg bike it is light and safe.. another bike at 6.5kg has the same seatpost and handlebars and weighs 6.5kg. Does that make the handlebars and post now unsafe???
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