keith Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 So my beauty weighs in at 7.75kg and I'm wanting to make her a bit lighter. Just got new EA70 wheels that are awesome, so was looking at my crank. Its a 105 and to upgrade to ultegra 6700 is only going to loose me like 50g! Any suggestions? Below is a pic.
Minion Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 What are your seatpost, bars, stem and saddle? It's possible to save quite a bit of weight there, depending on your starting kit.
keith Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Seatpost is kcnc (170g), bars planet X (230g), stem planet X (120g) and saddle is sella italia (185g). I'm happy with all of them so wouldn't look their to lighten up.
Scoe Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Drop your bars and cut your steerer shorter looks good already.... maybe an even lighter crank?
keith Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Scoe I was thinking of a lighter crank. But upgrading to ultegra will only loose me 50g.
Zaskar Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Zero Gravity brakes will save you quite a few grams, mine complete with pads weighs in at 177g. Zaskar2009-12-29 01:41:56
HeartCoppi Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 really nice bike. you'll have to get a cordless and obviously evaluate the groupset.
428 others Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Ok, so that's out of the question. Shifters? SRAM Red - 280g
MarkD Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Changing pedals to Speedplay or Keo Carbon will save 100 - 200g....
gummibear Posted December 29, 2009 Posted December 29, 2009 Very nice frame. Zipp 303 tubby and SRAM REd.should bring it in at about 6.8kg
keith Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 WindblownPE you gonna lend me the cash
keith Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 Ok I've checked these out. Opinions? Time RXS First Pedal (Grey) Parts Pedals - Road Small TimeR699.00http://www.cwcycles.co.za/sites/default/files/imagecache/product/time_rxs_first.jpg Click to enlarge Steel axle Composite body Galvanized engagement arch Sensor - regulation of angular sensations (2 settings) Q-Factor - setting of lateral foot position Angular Float ?5? Lateral Float - 2.5 mm Release Float - 15? Weight: 260 gkeith2009-12-29 02:20:28
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