RobMobius Posted September 3, 2007 Share Buy a (insert your favourite bike brand here) ! Ok I can't change my bike but whats the most cost effective way to shed some weight. Specs Hardtail Merida Matts LX Champion XT shifters and DRs BB bearing is a std (ie not external) Not great wheels Hydraulic RNCYC (I think) brakes I think the wheel set is the best place to start. If so what would you suggest, considering value for money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 3, 2007 Share go to the gym? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Andreou Posted September 3, 2007 Share Get off it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 3, 2007 Share glad to see we're on the same wavelength, wolfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faga steam Posted September 3, 2007 Share Tires are always a good way to start then wheels and cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauritzvw Posted September 3, 2007 Share Yeah the furthest from your centre of gravity is best to do after wheelsets IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneP Posted September 3, 2007 Share Go and win races, get a sponsor and with it a new, lighter bike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted September 3, 2007 Share sorry bigben, but i know you're gonna mention bg's chain prot...... holy roller2007-09-03 11:49:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofs Posted September 3, 2007 Share Go lighter wheels and tubeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBiker Posted September 4, 2007 Share also look at lighter suspension forks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre484 Posted September 6, 2007 Share I also started with the wheels.... But in my case the most weight was actually on the frame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeblue Posted September 7, 2007 Share Hey RobMobius (I am sure I remember this nickname from the Kiteboarding forums?) If so then you are in for a whole new way of spending too much money on something new and upgrading. What really dropped some weight of my bike was going for a tubeless conversion with lighter tires. Quality tires also makes the ride feel so much better, and if I am not mistaken the Merida comes with Rancheros. Man I hated those tires... Dukeblue2007-09-07 02:29:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMobius Posted September 7, 2007 Share Guilty as charged, one in the same. Kiteboarding and now mountain biking!. I needed something to get me thru the winter. I am hooked! I must say I am not convinced about tubeless. The weight saving is minimal. By the time you have pumped the tire full of the slime you are almost back to the weight of having a tube. I have also come to the rescue to 2 riders on 2 separate races who had blow out with tubeless tyres. They ended up using my spare tubes to get home. My Merida was built up so there is not a single std Merida feature except the frame. But my wheels are heavy so when the budget allows, that will be my first weight saving change. The a lighter crank and bearing I think. I am using cross mark on the back wheel and hutchinson cameleon on the front. See you on the water and on the single track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjokkits Posted September 8, 2007 Share you actually have a nice bike, not sure making it lighter will be worth the cost, youll need to go for mavics or xtr wheels at R7k plus, rather look for a nice secondhand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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