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Old peugeot altec 2 team line' date=' 8 speed, full bike weight around 8kg.[/quote']

Ha, I beat you! My Bianchi TSX weighs in at 10.5kg Big%20smile

 

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I'm late on this thread but i find the best way take weight off is to drill 10mm holes in your frame and put helium in your tyres. You could also staple your mouth closed for 3 week for maximum weightloss.

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Big%20smile Sorry Sterad...temptation was toooooo big! Sensed you guys were getting ready for a brawl, just wanna give some perspective and maybe a smile!!

 

Now shake hands!

 

Respect on both's time in 94.7!
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Keywyn Ti Pedals 192 grams a pair

R1154.25

 

 

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/crmpic4.jpg

 

 

Same as used by track riders. No weight limit, much larger contact area than look pedals. 3 bolt look mountings. Every part is available seperately so even if you wear out the body you can replace it. 58 grams lighter than standard Keos

 

 

Planet X Superlight Stem 120 grams

R254.86

 

3D forged, stiff and light. I'll have more 80, 90 and 100mm lengths by Friday (in Customs now)

 

Ultralight 20f Brake Calipers 224 grams a set

R917.70

 

 

Nice modulation, 39-51mm brake pad adjustment. Ball bearing pivots, power cam. Saves you at least 60 grams

 

American Clasic 420's 1530 grams a pair

R6148.31

 

 

Good compromise rim depth (38mm) 102 kg recommended weight limit. In white or black. -250 grams off the Kysrium Elites. 
Kiwi2009-12-01 07:37:19
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Sell the bike

cause you will never be satisfied

when you get it to 7kg, you will pick up some dudes 5kg bike..

and it starts all over again

so save yourself the headaches

get rid of it and do something less stressfull, like knitting.
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Big%20smile Sorry Sterad...temptation was toooooo big! Sensed you guys were getting ready for a brawl' date=' just wanna give some perspective and maybe a smile!!

 

Now shake hands!

 

Respect on both's time in 94.7!
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Brawl? Perish the thought - just some good humoured ego jousting is all.

 
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those American Clasic 420's are really nice wheels.

 

I know.

I have the 350's. But the 420 are so sexy.

 

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Two ways:

1. Get off and run next to it

2. Diet/train hard and lose 2 kgs - it will be the cheapest way to get lighter

 

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