Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - How much did your removed components weigh?

I'm trying to figure out if this mountain bike which currently weighs 26 pounds can get down to 20 like my fixie.

This is what I'm going to be taking off: front/rear derailers & cables, 2 thumb shifters, rear cassette (save 1 cog), rear brake/cable/lever, 2 chainrings. I will take a total of six inches off of the straight bars. I will switch the 26x2 offroad tires to 26x1 slicks.

Do you guys think that will get it to easy stair climbing weight? :rolleyes: :beer:

Have you thought about the seatpost and saddle? I lost a bunch of weight by switching them out from the stock models to lighter weight versions. Granted the stock versions were 800+ grams. It was on a late 60's road bike conversion that I made fixed.

depending on the components, but that's probably more like 3 pounds. you should change out the tire to slicks, that'll make a huuuge difference.

Or take off the seat post and saddle entirely...if you're pedaling hard enough you'll never need them! And saw all but 6 inches off the hbars. Sand down your tires for added weight savings!

My new saddle added weight to my fixie.

But think about it: if you have a heavier bike, you'll burn more calories, thus making yourself lighter! Whee!

I lost about 2lbs.