Originally Posted by
TandemGeek
Carbon fork = ~$500
Caliper Brake = ~$100
New Wheelset = ~$450 - $600 (Rolf's @ $950, Topolinos @ $1,200: neither are user servicable)
New Crankset = ~$500
New Bits & Pieces = ~$400
It all adds up... however, in reading the OP's postings he's obviously dropped a few bucks on bikes and components over the years and should have a full appreciation for what the costs of an upgrade would be.
Thanks for this info. I would probably build my own wheels, Fusion or Deep-V rims are about the same price 50-60 each, spokes/nipples under $1 each. Hubs is where the expense is!
That fork is killer.
Moving away from stock tires to a typical 700C x 25 race type tire could save almost 1/2 pound, just there alone. Front wheel with rotor weighs 1520g, please note that is not the pair, it is just the front wheel! Hubs spokes rims could save significantly here. Maybe I can't get 5 pounds off the bike, but I think I can get close without breaking the bank.
I am going out for my daily mid day ride, I will return in about 1.5 hours. by then we should have some more to discuss. You guys in the Tandem forum are great, we can have differences of opinions and still be social and helpful, much more refined than many in the Road forum. Thanks so far.