Originally Posted by
bikemig
25-26 pounds is a respectable weight for a steel bike. The bike is no lightweight but it's still a quality bike.
I think trying to shave weight of this bike is a bit of a fool's errand. You can't get it down to 20 pounds. Buying a bunch of carbon bits strikes me as completely unnecessary. A lightweight wheelset may save some money but can also make the bike less durable.
I'd focus on getting the bike working right and taking sensible measures to shave some weight if needed.
If you really want a sub 20 pound bike, go buy a sub 20 pound bike.
This..
And, cease consumption of simple sugars, refined grains, processed meats, processed anything, alcohol and most dairy. You'll lose a lot a more weight and have more energy. it's hard but the benefits are amazing. I am down to race weight in about a month, without having changed my exercise regime. I am only doing it temporarily and I won't do into details but I will keep some of these new eating habits and my digestive health and general well being have improved, not to mention I have dropped probably 5-10 pounds. All my bikes go faster when I am lighter.
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