The biggest weight loss is in the wheels. There is literally a 2 lb difference between the 27" Mistrals/LX hubs and the 700 Mavic Pro/DA hubs.
Reviving this old thread:
I'm thinking about getting new wheels for my 1991 ST600 which has 700c Mistral rims and SunTour X1 hubs. (I think Cannondale changed from 27" in 1990 to 700c in 1991). I'm planning to use it for commuting and I'm thinking that a new, wide rim wheel set would be lighter and more comfortable. The HED Ardennes GT is available for $350 and it specifies hub compatibility for Shimano 9, 10, 11. The freewheel on my ST600 is SunTour 7-speed Accushift. Would I be able to use the HED wheel with the SunTour freewheel, or would I need to replace it?
My SunTour X-1 rear derailleur frequently jumps a cog, and the front derailleur will not shift easily onto the smallest of the 3 chains, so I could replace these too, but not sure that I want to invest that much in bike that I'm using for a 10 mile commute. Thanks in advance for any advice.