Mountain Biking - Make bike lighter

Hi, I'm new on this forum.
Just a quick question..... I've got a GT Avalanche 1.0, and I'm wondering what's the best way to shave some weight off the bike?
I've had it for a while and never minded to much, but as I'm using it a lot more now, I think it would be beneficial.
Might be a stupid question..... but just curious...

Nick

How much $$ is it worth to you to drop a couple pounds?

I would say BB, crank and wheels would be the most beneficial in weight savings...

How much $$ is it worth to you to drop a couple pounds?

As in how much am I willing to spend?

I don't mind too much on the price at the moment, I'm guessing if I were to buy something lighter it would also be a nice upgrade :)

Nick

I would say BB, crank and wheels would be the most beneficial in weight savings...

These ^ , unless you have a real boat anchor for a fork. Some saddles can weigh a lot, too.

Overall, wheels/fires will make the most noticeable difference in riding (rotational weight).

Of course one may want to consider the benefits versus the cost of upgrading an older bike.

Hi, I'm new on this forum.
Just a quick question..... I've got a GT Avalanche 1.0, and I'm wondering what's the best way to shave some weight off the bike?

Put a lighter motor on it.

Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated!

Just curious if you could suggest some good parts to go for?
I would do the leg work myself, but I've been looking through all sorts of websites and can't decide for myself.....
And I'm always a bit cautious asking bike shops as they'll try sell you anything sometimes.....

Nick

I've sort of already asked this question but let me put it another way: what is the maximum you want to spend on this bike, beyond which YOU think it would make more sense to buy a whole new bike? I just think you'll get more specific recommendations if you provide an actual number.

I'd go with a lighter wheelset and tubeless tires/setup. You'll reduce rotating weight that you'll notice over a heavy stock wheelset.

Beyond that, swap out for lighter components - stem, seatpost, crankset, BB... the list goes on. As already stated, all depends on how fat your piggy bank is.