Originally posted by Phatman
I recently obtained a Bianchi bicycle from my grandfather,
I've started riding it a lot though, and i was wondering if there was anyway i could lighten my bike by about 3-5 pounds relativly cheaply (under $400).
What model is it? How much does it weight now?
What type rims does it have?
Are clipless pedals worth the trouble and (possible) danger?
More power is applied to the pedals. With regular pedals too much energy is used keeping your foot on the pedal. It's much easier to keep up a high cadence with clipless.
Once you get the hang of clipping in and unclipping they aren't "dangerous".
Is there a way to move my shifters from the stem to the downtube?
I think so. I've seen this type of ugrade on friend's bikes. Most bike shops should have the part you need.
are carbon forks worth it?
Carbon offers a smoother, less bumpy ride.
It depends on how much you want to spend and how long you plan on keeping the bike.
If you look around you should be able to take care of all the upgrades for less than $400.