Onto the subject of "What equipment for Light Riders"?
There used to be a real difference that doesn't really exist anymore w/ modern kit for sub-150 riders.
Case in point my '92 race bike build w/ thought for every component when I was barely 150Lbs on a bad day:
The pic is of the '92 Vitus's re-build to 10 speed spec in '13, but you'll get the point (maybe).
979 55cm Vitus frameset, not for Brutes
Topline 172.5 cranks came w/ a "max weight" of 160lbs
Turbo saddle w/ alloy rails, not for the Barge of Butt
American Classic seat post, see above
Back when 28Fr/32Rr Ambrosio Chrono/Vittoria CX tubulars, not for the Pave'
DA DT controls, STI too heavy
13-21 7 speed, who needs anything else?
19 lbs ready to race.
My teammate, who shall be referred to as "The Pixie From Hell" had a 49cm Vitus rigged out at barely 17lbs and dead stone reliable "back when".
And now?
Any good quality machine works for any size rider, pick a color.
-Bandera
Last edited by Bandera; 06-27-14 at 04:28 PM.