Originally Posted by
kenhill3
... one's particular weight threshold is gonna be affected by what they can afford $$$-wise.
How much do you suppose going from 30/27lbs down to 24lbs is going to cost?
I try to get things as light/functional/durable as possible as long as the money and indulgence will allow, then it's just go out and ride the thing and have fun.
That's sound advice ken. "Law of Diminishing Returns" is applicable here. It might take a few hundred to get a 37lb bike down to 27lbs, but it's likely to take a thousand+ to get a 27lbs bike down to 24lb bike. That last 3 or 4 pounds is gold mine territory and may not be worth the frame it's going to be invested on if the bike started from the 37lb price point.
Going back to the original OP question, after tires and wheels my next port of call would be hollow-axle cranks and lighter pedals if the bike doesn't already have it... uhmmm after that stem, handlebar then saddle then I'd probably quit lightening after that. Just my 2c
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