My work in Progress.....Coming in a little heavier than I thought
02-24-09, 08:59 AM
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My work in Progress.....Coming in a little heavier than I thought
STEEL IS REAL 
I suppose I can save the most weight at the wheels, but the Open Pros are such great rims......
I can shave 100 grams at the pedals, is 3 oz. worth $150?
I can shave 50 grams at the seat, but then I sacrifice comfort.
Carbon seatpost, 50 gram savings? The Thomson is so pretty.
Carbon bars? These weigh in at 225 grams, how much can I save?
Help me, I have become a weight wienie!!!!!
My FD is on back order. Once that comes in, I can complete the build.
What do you guys think, Yellow tires? Red Bar Tape?
I suppose I can save the most weight at the wheels, but the Open Pros are such great rims......
I can shave 100 grams at the pedals, is 3 oz. worth $150?
I can shave 50 grams at the seat, but then I sacrifice comfort.
Carbon seatpost, 50 gram savings? The Thomson is so pretty.
Carbon bars? These weigh in at 225 grams, how much can I save?
Help me, I have become a weight wienie!!!!!
My FD is on back order. Once that comes in, I can complete the build.
What do you guys think, Yellow tires? Red Bar Tape?
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02-24-09, 09:36 AM
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You are on the right track. Sans cables, chain, and handlebar wrap will definitely make it lighter.
02-24-09, 10:46 AM
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Trojan makes frames too?
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02-24-09, 10:48 AM
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You go to USC or something?
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I really like that paint job!
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black tires. i would want to strangle you with yellow tires.
STEEL IS REAL
I suppose I can save the most weight at the wheels, but the Open Pros are such great rims......
I can shave 100 grams at the pedals, is 3 oz. worth $150?
I can shave 50 grams at the seat, but then I sacrifice comfort.
Carbon seatpost, 50 gram savings? The Thomson is so pretty.
Carbon bars? These weigh in at 225 grams, how much can I save?
Help me, I have become a weight wienie!!!!!
My FD is on back order. Once that comes in, I can complete the build.
What do you guys think, Yellow tires? Red Bar Tape?
I suppose I can save the most weight at the wheels, but the Open Pros are such great rims......
I can shave 100 grams at the pedals, is 3 oz. worth $150?
I can shave 50 grams at the seat, but then I sacrifice comfort.
Carbon seatpost, 50 gram savings? The Thomson is so pretty.
Carbon bars? These weigh in at 225 grams, how much can I save?
Help me, I have become a weight wienie!!!!!
My FD is on back order. Once that comes in, I can complete the build.
What do you guys think, Yellow tires? Red Bar Tape?
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I wouldn't change a thing, but if you must, wheels are about the only place you'll see significant weight savings (double points since it's rotating mass). Wait for a smoking deal via a group buy/bonktown/Craig's List. You might shave 0.5 - 1.0 lb that way. Don't bother with anything else until you're a Cat 3.
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. . . . but then again you might be a tad biased. 
But it's a great rivalry, USC dominates the football world and UCLA dominates the basketball world. The rest of the sports you split between you.
But it's a great rivalry, USC dominates the football world and UCLA dominates the basketball world. The rest of the sports you split between you.
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That is a sweet bike.... Do you really think a pound or even two is going to be that big of a difference over a 60 or 100 mile ride? I tend to think no, but then again I ride a Rivendell... 
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Don't spend too much money on it. "Once a Bruin, always a Bruin, but you can only use a Trojan once".
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agreed.
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02-24-09, 03:40 PM
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As a University of Kansas alumni, I think I'll have to disagree with this statement. UCLA hasn't dominated the basketball world for some time.
I'll see you KU's National Championship, # of Final Fours over the past decade, and win percentage over the past five years.
'nuff said.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
I'll see you KU's National Championship, # of Final Fours over the past decade, and win percentage over the past five years.
'nuff said.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
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