Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
703g frame weight for the r5.
936g frame weight for the Caledonia.
Apparently force etap is 400g heavier than Ultegra di2
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/co...o-ultegra-di2/
So those two things would be 1.4#.
The Caledonia wheels look deeper, so I'm guessing they are slightly heavier.
No idea on the rest of the build- either of those bikes is light to me.
Thanks for the info on the Force weight. I took a look at that article, with a normal range cassette and batteries (ie. something larger than a 12-25, the groupset weight difference I think ends up less than 200g.
I'm thinking Excel has a misprint also on the Caledonia5. I found a bikeradar review that makes me think this bike should fall roughly between 17.5-18 lbs.
Originally Posted by
Caliwild
I would personally go with the R5. I have a bike with the new 12 speed Ultegra, as well as one with Force 2x AXS. I'd go with the R5 for the Ultegra groupset and lighter weight.
Thanks, I know nothing about sram ergonomics and/or whether I'd like them. I think the R5 would provide a more responsive feel and it's where I'm leaning between these 2 bikes.