Weight of "Typical" Steel Racing Frame ?

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07-06-23 | 01:28 AM

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My heaviest frame(frame alongwith fork headset and stem) must weight 2.7-2.8 kilos. The rest of my high end steel frames (frame alongwith fork headset and stem) between 2.4-2.7kilos.

07-06-23 | 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Portlandjim

I don't have the frame weight for this bike, but it's light! This frame was made from Columbus Record tubing. Since the photos I made a few more tidbits, and took 1/4 pound off. This weight is with pedals and not super light tires. Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FtSCLfXYGv7Metyt5

Jim Merz

That bike has some manly gears on it! Amazing you got it to under 15#. Very cool.

07-06-23 | 06:56 AM

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I hardly ever record the weight of a frameset. But as reference here's all my weight records built. Total is with bottle cages, pedals, saddles, etc. Basically ready to go except for the frame pump, saddle bag, and water bottles.

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07-06-23 | 08:36 AM

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Great posts in this thread. Here's some more data, courtesy of SpeedofLite's magazine scans.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

07-06-23 | 12:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

It matters!

I think the OP was asking about frame weight. A high-end Columbus SL or Reynolds 56cm (or smaller) bare frame and fork should weigh between 5.5 to a bit over 6 lbs. depending on the builder.

Yes, I'd say straight-guage 531 at 56cm would be about 6 pounds (or 2.7Kg)
That said, the British and Europeans made some really-good, butted hi-ten and cromo sets at 3.0K