I've recently done a couple of upgrades to my bicycle and just weight it today (24.5lbs) and while I think that is pretty light, I'd like to get that weight down. I think I can shed about a pound from the fork and that will probably be my best dollar to gram choice, but what other parts stand out to you? I know I could shed some weight from the brakes, but I don't think that is an option as I really enjoy the insane overkill stopping power.
How light could I, theoretically, get this bike? 22lbs?
Spec list as it sits.
Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front suspension
MSRP (new) $1,450.00
Weight 24.5lbs
Size 20”
Colors Orange/White
Item ID 10869
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material Easton Ultralite Race
Fork Brand & Model Fox Vanilla R, 100mm travel
Fork Material Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock Not applicable
Components
Component Group XC race mix
Brakeset Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc, Shimano Saint brake levers
Shift Levers Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Crankset Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Bottom Bracket Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs Shimano Deore XT 9 Speed
Chain Sram X9
Seatpost Bontrager CF
Saddle WTB Rocket V Race
Handlebar Salsa Carbon Fiber Riser
Handlebar Extensions Not included
Handlebar Stem Race Face
Headset Cane Creek
Wheels
Hubs Stan's 3.30
Rims Stan's ZTR Arch Tubeless Sealed
Tires 26 x 2.20" Maxxis Crossmark standard non UST
Spoke Brand Stan's ZTR
Spoke Nipples Unspecified