lightest production hardtail?
11-20-04, 02:31 PM
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lightest production hardtail?
I'm getting back into riding off road esp since I've recently moved to an area more conducive to mtbiking.
I'm still riding the Cannondale Killer V I got 12 years ago, but I'd love to upgrade to a great lightweight hardtail for some of the fire roads and light single track around here.
I'm not looking at any off-brands or customs, but I'd love to know what's out there that you all like and are riding. For grins and gigs lets say price is no object.
thx
I'm still riding the Cannondale Killer V I got 12 years ago, but I'd love to upgrade to a great lightweight hardtail for some of the fire roads and light single track around here.
I'm not looking at any off-brands or customs, but I'd love to know what's out there that you all like and are riding. For grins and gigs lets say price is no object.
thx
11-20-04, 02:37 PM
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These guys would kow
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/
I have no clue. My lightest bike is 32 pounds when it is built.
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/
I have no clue. My lightest bike is 32 pounds when it is built.
11-20-04, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jburnsdo
I'm getting back into riding off road esp since I've recently moved to an area more conducive to mtbiking.
I'm still riding the Cannondale Killer V I got 12 years ago, but I'd love to upgrade to a great lightweight hardtail for some of the fire roads and light single track around here.
I'm not looking at any off-brands or customs, but I'd love to know what's out there that you all like and are riding. For grins and gigs lets say price is no object.
thx
I'm still riding the Cannondale Killer V I got 12 years ago, but I'd love to upgrade to a great lightweight hardtail for some of the fire roads and light single track around here.
I'm not looking at any off-brands or customs, but I'd love to know what's out there that you all like and are riding. For grins and gigs lets say price is no object.
thx
11-20-04, 03:37 PM
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24 lbs is a good weight for a hardtail. I know a lot of people say they don't care for uber-light hardtails because they don't feel as stable as something with a little weight on it.. especially in rock/root gardens. Superlight components are (in general, though not always) easier to break and can't take as much of a beating. I don't think I'd really want to go below 23-24 lbs myself on a bike. Road bikes are a different story entirely, though.
11-20-04, 05:32 PM
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For everday riding, I really think most hardtails under 24lbs are somewhat impractical due to the lightweight less durable components, and the frame itself has to have comprimises made in the strength/durability vs. weight department in a lot of cases. A good lightweight hardtail would be the Specialized Stumpjumper, killer design, and weighs right around 24lbs. Starts at about $1,100 for the Stumpjumper and moves on up to $3,000+ for the S-Works model.
11-20-04, 05:56 PM
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Agreed, cryogenic and seely. I've always pegged 24 lbs as a good top of the bell curve for a versatile but still fairly thoroughbred HT XC'er.
11-20-04, 06:11 PM
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Hey, Motobecane (the company) has the goods. Check out their website. Cheap and light.
11-20-04, 06:42 PM
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I'd venture to say any of the Schwinn Homegrowns are the lightest production hardtails.
11-20-04, 08:33 PM
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Shwinn Homegrowns are not in production anymore, but a great bike anyway.
11-20-04, 08:39 PM
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11-21-04, 09:21 AM
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thanks guys I'll check out the Kona and the Spec soon
11-21-04, 01:36 PM
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Schwinn HG's are still in production silly......their Yeti ARC's. Same exact frame, Yeti built them first....then Schwinn started using Yeti's factory alongside Yeti I believe. Thats around the time that FTW left Yeti....if you want light, look at Ellsworth, Tomac, or Ti/custom.....Seven, Merlin, Litespeed.
11-21-04, 03:49 PM
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I can't have a light bike. I am about 220, and I ride very hard.
11-21-04, 05:17 PM
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I thought Azonic built the Homegrowns? In any case, they are rediculously light but theres other frames out there that are just as light. (The Kona Kula comes to mind. MMMmmm Scandium.)
11-21-04, 06:11 PM
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Nahh.....it was Yeti, remember that Schwinn DH bike, same bike as the 8inch Yeti. mmm Scandium DH bars, I really gotta find some more of these.
11-21-04, 06:28 PM
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Hmmm... wasnt the Zaskar about the lightest? I'm thinking the ones with the anno'd frame?
11-22-04, 05:18 AM
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SCottUSA of switzerland make a carbon hardtaill called the Scale. It weighs about 8.7kg's with full XTR.
Cliamed to be the lightest production hardtail
Cliamed to be the lightest production hardtail
11-22-04, 07:06 AM
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I'm a lightweight guy..I like 22-21 lbs, under, the bike is not usefull climbing-
-(you have to sit for traction) >downhill the rear is all over the place.
Under 20 lbs would be fine..off the mountain> XC, yea.
I'm adding weight to the bike rear for jumping.
I believe the 'lightness' is only reletive to the riders body weight.
A 220 guy can 'toss' around a 35 lb bike like I do my 22.
-(you have to sit for traction) >downhill the rear is all over the place.
Under 20 lbs would be fine..off the mountain> XC, yea.
I'm adding weight to the bike rear for jumping.
I believe the 'lightness' is only reletive to the riders body weight.
A 220 guy can 'toss' around a 35 lb bike like I do my 22.
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I believe this is one of the lightest. Until it comes to the wallet.
https://www.litespeed.com/bikes/2005/tanasi.aspx
https://www.litespeed.com/bikes/2005/tanasi.aspx
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Originally Posted by jeff williams
I'm a lightweight guy..I like 22-21 lbs, under, the bike is not usefull climbing-
-(you have to sit for traction) >downhill the rear is all over the place.
Under 20 lbs would be fine..off the mountain> XC, yea.
I'm adding weight to the bike rear for jumping.
I believe the 'lightness' is only reletive to the riders body weight.
A 220 guy can 'toss' around a 35 lb bike like I do my 22.
-(you have to sit for traction) >downhill the rear is all over the place.
Under 20 lbs would be fine..off the mountain> XC, yea.
I'm adding weight to the bike rear for jumping.
I believe the 'lightness' is only reletive to the riders body weight.
A 220 guy can 'toss' around a 35 lb bike like I do my 22.
11-22-04, 11:25 AM
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If your body weight is below 210lbs, then you allowed to ride one of these Pace RC frames:
https://www.pacecycles.com/product.a...D=1&subcat=440
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Bike_har...ct_76202.shtml
https://www.pacecycles.com/product.a...D=1&subcat=440
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Bike_har...ct_76202.shtml
11-22-04, 11:31 AM
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My Raleigh Talus is about 25-26lbs. Takes well to heavier riders (I'm sittin at 220) as well, after you get a stiffer spring kit for the fork though.
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I think you guys are overboard with 24 lbs. A lightweight XC frame with a SID World Cup and Full XTR (V-brakes) should come in easily at 21 to 22 lbs. You can build a full suspension bike at about 24 lbs.
If you want to get "stupid-light" you can start throwing some Ti fasteners in there, a stupid light seat, carbon fiber bars, seatpost...etc. and get a XC hardtail down to 18.5 lbs.
If you want to get "stupid-light" you can start throwing some Ti fasteners in there, a stupid light seat, carbon fiber bars, seatpost...etc. and get a XC hardtail down to 18.5 lbs.
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11-22-04, 01:39 PM
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check out the trek elite 9.8; it's a great frame and awsome components, i race mine every weekend and i never have any problems
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I'd say 25-30lbs for a hardtail would be a good fit. My hardtail is weighing about 35lbs.. 35lbs isnt bad if you don't urban but I would prefer maybe like 28-30lbs; but that's just me.