Comparable steel weights?

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01-09-11, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels

I'd like to build up a nice steelie for weekend rides, so I'd like to able to target something close to 20 pounds build weight. If it were just a commuter, like my Specialized Sirrus, then I wouldn't bother as much with weight.

Is it more of a question of size and gauge when it comes to weight? Is it more about the ride quality from one steel tubing to another? I mean, steel is generally steel, but I'm wondering if I should drop 5 or 6 hundred on a Merckx frame, or are there some nice frames in the 100 to 200 range that would satisfy this itch?

I would probably build it up with modern stuff, Campy Centaur, decent wheels, etc. But nothing like carbon bars or carbon railed seats made from kangaroo leather or anything like that.

A couple of years ago I found a 2001 Serotta Colorado III with mostly Campy Daytona ten speed, Mavic Open Pro rims. It was a rental at a local bike shop that I picked up for $500. When I had it striped down the frame, plus a couple of atached head set pieces, weighed about 1700 grams, or 3.7 lbs. I switched out the front end with house brand Performance carbon parts and a Chorus carbon crank, largely because I had them laying around. The bike weighs in at about 19.5 - 20 lbs. Best riding and most comfortable bike I've ever been on. I'm sure I could find some moderately expensive lighter wheels and drop another pound or so.

So in short I think your goal is totally attainable. Enjoy the quest.

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01-09-11, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Picchio Special

It's a Waterford Paramount, right? As opposed to a Waterford Waterford? Just curious, as I have a 753OS Waterford Waterford with Dura Ace 9, and now I'm curious what it weighs.

No. Mine's a Waterford and not a Paramount. I actually wanted an OS Paramount but waited so long, the company switched hands. Mine was made with 853.