Originally Posted by
LessonLearned
How can I get down to 20 lbs? Mine is nearly 26. But it's a 61cm CroMo frameset. Everything on the bike is modern and lightweight for the most part. Alex wheelset with Formula hubs, Nitto bars. My seatpost is just about the only stock part I haven't replaced, but I don't think it weighs 6 pounds...
I guess I would need to spring for an Aluminum frame if I want to lose 5 pounds?
Other than that, my only ideas are...
Plastic pedals
Lighter seatpost
The 61cm CroMo frame is the elephant in the room.
The best bang-for-the-buck weight savings would be to use a different frame.
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
I was also under the impression that weight isnt the biggest concern on the track either
You are right. It's not the biggest concern, but it is a valid concern.
In time trials where one starts moving and doesn't stop till the end, weight isn't a big factor because the weight that was a detriment at the start becomes momentum during the event. However, in a race with lots of speed changes (like a Points Race) a heavy bike is a disadvantage as it takes energy to accelerate and decelerate the bike, which can be very taxing.