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Old 08-09-13, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by velio
So is it worth making it light weight ?Will it climb easier ?
You have to drop a LOT of weight to make a noticeable difference in climbing ease. Buying that many lighter weight components is going to cost a lot of money. And the lighter some bike part is, the more money it costs. It's not worth it to me to replace components just for weight reduction.
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