JackC123 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 If weight reduction is that much of a problem, ride naked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 8.83kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Some manufacturer used to fill their top end XC frames with Helium years ago, 80's i think.Thats got to be one brave welder.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 anyone know the weight of an 06 control long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxlube Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 have a shit befor you go riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 And that makes your bike lighter how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 O there very gippy just not sure if there strong enough.My mate has plastic pedals with metal pins, will edit post when i found them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Saved a bit on my bike....new frame was 650g saving ( zenith to coust v2 ) ...er, 200ish on the pedals? v8s to mg1s.....50g off headset, tensile ace from echochanging the front tyre to something lighter soon though, highrollers a bit hench for my riding really, any suggestions? need something around 2.2-2.35, light, comparable grip to maxxis...Think im going to get a der kaiser, or tubeless rubber queen eventually, seems to be the way to go now Edited May 15, 2009 by Alex Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Try-All. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Try-all for more grip, Mountain King 2.2 for less weight. (Roughly a 200-225g difference).For ultimate lightness, might want to give one of these a go. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5842No idea what the grip is like though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Only way i can save weight on my coust v2 is to change the tyres, which i wont as try alls ae much better than contis, or to go front hs33 but at a cost of roughly £400 quid on top of a £1400 quid bike its not gonna happen anytime soon.ANdy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Try-all for more grip, Mountain King 2.2 for less weight. (Roughly a 200-225g difference).For ultimate lightness, might want to give one of these a go. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5842No idea what the grip is like though.how much lighter is the tryall if anything?Only way i can save weight on my coust v2 is to change the tyres, which i wont as try alls ae much better than contis, or to go front hs33 but at a cost of roughly £400 quid on top of a £1400 quid bike its not gonna happen anytime soon.ANdy B£400?! for front hs 33 how did you get that figure? Max i can see it being is:Magura £65Forks £120Rim £25Pads £32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 No idea what the grip is like though.Shit I'd imagine - 70a middle is pretty f**kin hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockett Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Is Ther Any Way Of Making A hs33 Lighter?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Put an Echo SL lever on it maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Is Ther Any Way Of Making A hs33 Lighter??drilling the shit out of the lever? alloy fittings? alloy lever/clamp bolt? shorter hoses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Plastic pedals aren't actually that light. I have some Primo Stricker Magnesiums, unsealed, with the inside of the platform cut out, and they're a lot lighter than my mate's Welgo plastics! Even my other mate's Eclat ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 If you guys want lighter bikes try using avid ultimate v brakes. They weigh bout 128 grams a pair then u can get the matching levers and drill them out, you could drill out your bashring, use carbon headset stackers, use xc stems, drill the rim sidewalls, drill out the front clamp on the stem. Just a few ideas i thought of after reading this thread.If you guys want lighter bikes try using avid ultimate v brakes. They weigh bout 128 grams a pair then u can get the matching levers and drill them out, you could drill out your bashring, use carbon headset stackers, use xc stems, drill the rim sidewalls, drill out the front clamp on the stem. Just a few ideas i thought of after reading this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 The avid SL's are lighter than the ulitmates V brakes only work out lighter if you already have the mounts, if youre forced to use Vdapters then youre looking at the same weight as a magura anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Was just a thought man im not really a weight obsessive im a street rider so stronger is more important than weight for me! But i did forget about the adapters! I guess u could save a few grams drilling out the 4 bolt mounts on your maguras? Also cut your bars down would save more weight too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 If you want a light bike then you need to use light components, mine is 8.7kg without modifying anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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