Component Weights
03-02-09, 06:19 AM
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Component Weights
Picked up a nice steel/carbon racing frame with a mixture of components on it. I'd like to replace the components with an eye toward getting the lightest stuff I can.
Is there a website or two that might have charts or comparisons on component weights?
Thanks
Keith
Is there a website or two that might have charts or comparisons on component weights?
Thanks
Keith
03-02-09, 06:22 AM
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Some of the retailers have pretty good information on weights. The only database of weights I know of is weightweenies.starbike.com and it's far from complete, but has a lot of stuff on it.
03-02-09, 01:58 PM
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Thanks for the hint! I'll check out that website.
I'm not going to get nutso about weight but if I can build up the bike with good stuff and save ounces here and there - It'll be fun.
Keith
I'm not going to get nutso about weight but if I can build up the bike with good stuff and save ounces here and there - It'll be fun.
Keith
03-02-09, 02:59 PM
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When you start looking at weight- Groupsets will not vary a great deal and with wheels- a good saving can be had over stock wheels.
But incidentals like Seat post- Saddle- Bars and stem will have a wide variation in weight. And incidentally will tyres.
But incidentals like Seat post- Saddle- Bars and stem will have a wide variation in weight. And incidentally will tyres.
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The greatest weight saving might be in your wallet. You can spend a ton of money and still not lighten your bike enough to brag about.
03-05-09, 05:30 PM
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But, as my wife says...........I've got more money than sense and if it keeps me out of trouble-go for it!
Always been a tinkerer, used to own a shop and build classic Italian stuff and didn't start really riding again until about 4/5 months ago and JUST CAN'T RESIST trying the latest and the greatest.
03-05-09, 05:37 PM
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I would start by just checking out the stuff the pro's are using this year and compare from there.
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Don't forget about all the weight you can save by drilling holes.
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What, no mention of drilling out water bottles? That alone is good for over two pounds.
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The first time the guy at one of the LBS's pulled one out, I was unable to stop giggling.
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