Originally Posted by
'02 nrs
maxxis 2.35 tires? they appear north of 600g's. each? if seeking lighter try 1.95's & still have enough sidewall to absorb potholes.cro-mo steel or mild steel?
Yeah, the tires aren't the lightest, but they seem pretty supple. It's the wheels that are likely a major contributor, but I don't really want to upgrade wheels with that existing frame.
Originally Posted by
krakhaus
After looking at the photo of your bike, the frame is probably the lightest part. You have every heavy bolt-on I can think of aside from a rack? Is that front hub a generator?
Hah! Yes, Shimano generator hub. Hey, Shimano Deerhead mechs aren't the heaviest! I actually have taken off the Sugino AT crank shown in that pic and installed a no-name triple that might have been from the Box 'o Crap at some point. Yeah, I added weight.
Originally Posted by
repechage
Ritchey P-23
you will need to Pay though
Clearly, we have a difference of opinion as to what's best for urban winter commuting.
I think one problem is that my longest trip so far with this bike was 20 miles to Costco and back, hauling my two-wheel Burley trailer. For my very short commute, I probably won't even notice the weight, right? Even though I did commute on it once last week, and, well, that's what prompted me to start this thread.
Thanks for the suggestions, all.