Iwan Kemp Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 So' date=' What if you are a 67kg rider (Im actually trying to bulk up a bit) and you ride a 12.8kg Fs bike... pictured below.. [/quote'] Farking hell! No wonder! I weigh 90k's and ride a 15k bike!
Marius Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Bos, it don't have to be expensive, I've bought most of my parts for the Stumpy 2nd hand off the Hub and build it up to 9kg but it was a bit to light so fattened it up to 9.5kg - that's a nice solid weight for me. The SC SL I'm also building up again only using 2nd hand parts found on the hub - will have it at 10.7kg again - only problem is finding another fork that's sub 1.4kg with V-Brake bosses with 100mm travel - that's going to be the expensive part.
Iwan Kemp Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 1. Wheelset 2. Wheelset 3. Tyres 4. Wheelset You have to ride it to believe it but rotational weight makes a BIG difference. HUGE. Crank not so much, carbon bits even less. Wheelset
BrendonMyb Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Bos' date=' it don't have to be expensive, I've bought most of my parts for the Stumpy 2nd hand off the Hub and build it up to 9kg but it was a bit to light so fattened it up to 9.5kg - that's a nice solid weight for me. The SC SL I'm also building up again only using 2nd hand parts found on the hub - will have it at 10.7kg again - only problem is finding another fork that's sub 1.4kg with V-Brake bosses with 100mm travel - that's going to be the expensive part. [/quote'] i can swap my k@kky parts for your nice parts if you like
PappaBear Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Ek weeg 105kg en ry 'n 14kg fiets. MWHA-HA-HA-HAAAA! Raai wie in die gesprek kry die meeste oefening tydens 'n 60km ride......
Face Plant Posted July 16, 2009 Author Posted July 16, 2009 im 1.86 meters 82 kilos riding a 13 kilo Cannondale F5 so for me to loose a kilo on my bike i have to spend about 10K? fark that!!! ill only put 1 litre water in my camel pack instead
Bos Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Bos' date=' it don't have to be expensive, I've bought most of my parts for the Stumpy 2nd hand off the Hub and build it up to 9kg but it was a bit to light so fattened it up to 9.5kg - that's a nice solid weight for me. The SC SL I'm also building up again only using 2nd hand parts found on the hub - will have it at 10.7kg again - only problem is finding another fork that's sub 1.4kg with V-Brake bosses with 100mm travel - that's going to be the expensive part. [/quote'] i can swap my k@kky parts for your nice parts if you like You beat me to it.. your Stumpy Is looking very nice Marius.. I like the white bars.. Its a new project so Im excited! and I wil always have my cruise to just enjoy riding.
sharkysa Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 9.5kg Stumpy???Jeez my comes in at 11.4kg S-works 2009 dual with future fork.XTR wheel set/crank/pedals/brakesS-Ram XO cassette, shifters, hollow point chainRichie carbon handlebars/StemSpesialized seatpost/SL seatMaxxis cross mark tyres/tubelessWhere do I cut 2kg???
manbearpig Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Fill your tyres with helium. It will make your bike lighter and when you get a puncture it will make a funny sound like a chipmunk and you can have a giggle about it.
thatcap Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Am I correct in saying that your built up wheels weight the same as Shimano XTR wheelset? XTR Wheelset weighs in around 1600gr. In terms of performance, rotational weight makes a huge huge difference and thats where you wanna shave the weight
Marius Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 9.5kg Stumpy???Jeez my comes in at 11.4kg S-works 2009 dual with future fork.XTR wheel set/crank/pedals/brakesS-Ram XO cassette' date=' shifters, hollow point chainRichie carbon handlebars/StemSpesialized seatpost/SL seatMaxxis cross mark tyres/tubelessWhere do I cut 2kg??? [/quote'] Foam Grips Get Ti 4 Crankbrother EggbeatersSpecialized seatpost change to KCNC Saddle? Selle Italia SLR 125gUse Tubeless Ready tyres instead of Tubeless.I use XTR V-Brakes to cut another 400g over Disc breaks
sharkysa Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Legend - Thank you. Must leave for that Tokai night ride now - add 1 kg for my lights!!
Bos Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 9.5kg Stumpy???Jeez my comes in at 11.4kg S-works 2009 dual with future fork.XTR wheel set/crank/pedals/brakesS-Ram XO cassette' date=' shifters, hollow point chainRichie carbon handlebars/StemSpesialized seatpost/SL seatMaxxis cross mark tyres/tubelessWhere do I cut 2kg??? [/quote']Foam Grips Get Ti 4 Crankbrother EggbeatersSpecialized seatpost change to KCNC Saddle? Selle Italia SLR 125gUse Tubeless Ready tyres instead of Tubeless.I use XTR V-Brakes to cut another 400g over Disc breaks And its a HT... I think sharky thinks its a duallyBos2009-07-16 08:11:17
thatcap Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 9.5kg Stumpy???Jeez my comes in at 11.4kg S-works 2009 dual with future fork.XTR wheel set/crank/pedals/brakesS-Ram XO cassette' date=' shifters, hollow point chainRichie carbon handlebars/StemSpesialized seatpost/SL seatMaxxis cross mark tyres/tubelessWhere do I cut 2kg??? [/quote'] Get Rid of the xtr wheels and the crossmark tyres. use non tubless tyres. change the seatpost.Use foam grips. That'll lose around 1kg
Christopher Brunsdon Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 4. rider Agree, just had a fruit role for lunch and I think I've already lost 1kg, seems I might still shed another 500g before I got home at 5
Marius Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Yeah, and get a HT to lose another kg:-P Were was that thread about rotational weight again... https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=16138&KW=rotating+weight
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