Originally Posted by
Moe Zhoost
First, Sturmey lists the weight as 2170g, which is a bit more than 4.5 pounds. Perhaps you are including the weight of the whole wheel in your estimate.
Second, I don't think you will save as much weight as you think. You will be subtracting the weight of the hub, yes, but you'll then add the weight of the derailleur, cassette or freewheel, the extra chain, brake caliper, etc. You'll probably save no more than half a pound for all the work that you'll put into it. It'd be simpler to just skip lunch a few days.
thanks, Moe lots of things to think about. my bicycle actually has the
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/pr...detail/rxl-rd5 which lists the weight as 2480 gms or 5.6 pounds. I've been weighing the parts to make sure I get at least 2 pounds off. Of course, I would get a lighter rim because these brits use the heaviest stuff for these bicycles because they're supposed to withstand all the bad weather in England, rain, snow etc. I do have a brake caliper that weighs .3 pounds from another bicycle which I cannot find anywhere so I'm poaching that one. I have some of the other parts on hold with their weights and putting everything together to see how it will turn out. Skip a few lunches? Oh hell no lol,