Obsessing over weight
01-11-16, 07:58 PM
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I've never been guilty of obsessing over bike weight let alone wasted more than $30 over it, but I sure as heck see a difference with a heavy fixie, that I couldn't even take over my normal rides.
01-11-16, 08:10 PM
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I thought we are all infected with a bit of weight weenie-ism. I mean... not like I really care or anything........ but I do know how much each of my 5 bikes weigh.
01-11-16, 08:10 PM
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Weight-weenie-ing my bike is fun as hell though, cuz why not strive for equipment perfection?
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01-11-16, 09:42 PM
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Aren't you afraid of those CF saddle rails snapping at the worst possible moment? I would be.
01-12-16, 12:31 AM
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Some of those Weight Weenies are nuts, in my opinion. Here are a couple of silly things I can remember from that forum:
1) After the stem and headset are set, some of them remove the fork compression plug and stem top-cap, just to cut a few grams.
2) Some of them use the incorrect, as thin as they can find, seatpost, and use a thick plastic/nylon shim.
In my opinion, this is too dumb for words. I thought they were joking, but the thread-starters got plenty of support.
There are others examples that I can't think of at the moment.
1) After the stem and headset are set, some of them remove the fork compression plug and stem top-cap, just to cut a few grams.
2) Some of them use the incorrect, as thin as they can find, seatpost, and use a thick plastic/nylon shim.
In my opinion, this is too dumb for words. I thought they were joking, but the thread-starters got plenty of support.
There are others examples that I can't think of at the moment.
01-12-16, 12:32 AM
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01-12-16, 05:16 AM
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Did they eliminate the WW forum, or am I just not seeing it?
01-12-16, 05:49 AM
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Maybe they're all in hospital coz their 2kg bikes crumpled underneath them
. Here: Cycling community & forum for professional cyclists - Weight Weenies
. Here: Cycling community & forum for professional cyclists - Weight Weenies
01-12-16, 07:19 AM
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A very famous retired racer from Belgium once said, 'don't upgrade [to get faster], ride up grade.' Stop obsessing over the weight of your saddle. You could probably made a bigger difference with lighter weight handle bar tape or clothing.
01-12-16, 07:35 AM
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What happened over at WW on their component weight listings? Most everything has only about 2005 as the most recent entries.
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Thanks, but I seem to remember a WW sub forum right here on BF... not that I would have looked at it much. Maybe I'm imagining things.
01-12-16, 09:22 AM
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Some of those Weight Weenies are nuts, in my opinion. Here are a couple of silly things I can remember from that forum:
1) After the stem and headset are set, some of them remove the fork compression plug and stem top-cap, just to cut a few grams.
2) Some of them use the incorrect, as thin as they can find, seatpost, and use a thick plastic/nylon shim.
In my opinion, this is too dumb for words. I thought they were joking, but the thread-starters got plenty of support.
There are others examples that I can't think of at the moment.
1) After the stem and headset are set, some of them remove the fork compression plug and stem top-cap, just to cut a few grams.
2) Some of them use the incorrect, as thin as they can find, seatpost, and use a thick plastic/nylon shim.
In my opinion, this is too dumb for words. I thought they were joking, but the thread-starters got plenty of support.
There are others examples that I can't think of at the moment.
As mentioned we change the cassette, cables/housing, a few bolts for lighter material, stem/bars, seat which is lighter and preferred, skewers and wheels and tires. Generally these parts are as good or better than what they replace and of course lighter.
01-12-16, 09:35 AM
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Are you being serious here?
01-12-16, 10:36 AM
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Went from a 28-30 lbs hybrid...over to a 2013 Cannondale Synapse Alloy 105 components.
Entirely different animal: position, the shifting, weight, speed, everything.
Such a faster bike altogether...less effort for same or more go. To the fool that mentioned a Beach Cruiser being A-Ok... get him out of here! GET HIM OUT!
However - all that mentioned.. I will not be putting down big money for any reduced weight components. I bought my entire bike used for $600, I'm not going to shell out $250 for a component or two.
Not to mention.. I went weight nuts when I was building a rifle or two (other hobby).. and I found out at the end of it that the heavier ones were much better shooters... as some folks claim here that their heavier bikes are much smoother riders.. I believe it... lighter is not ALWAYS better.
Entirely different animal: position, the shifting, weight, speed, everything.
Such a faster bike altogether...less effort for same or more go. To the fool that mentioned a Beach Cruiser being A-Ok... get him out of here! GET HIM OUT!
However - all that mentioned.. I will not be putting down big money for any reduced weight components. I bought my entire bike used for $600, I'm not going to shell out $250 for a component or two.
Not to mention.. I went weight nuts when I was building a rifle or two (other hobby).. and I found out at the end of it that the heavier ones were much better shooters... as some folks claim here that their heavier bikes are much smoother riders.. I believe it... lighter is not ALWAYS better.
01-12-16, 10:40 AM
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I think he is, and I sort of agree.
Not talking about grams here, but lighter bikes definitely are nicer to ride.
Weight doesn't matter if riding in a straight line at uniform speed, but that's not the real world. We're constantly accelerating and slowing down or climbing hills. Also the bike moves under us and this is easier when they're lighter. So again, not talking grams, but lighter is better. Anyone who doubts this try riding two similar bikes that weigh more than a few pounds different.
Not talking about grams here, but lighter bikes definitely are nicer to ride.
Weight doesn't matter if riding in a straight line at uniform speed, but that's not the real world. We're constantly accelerating and slowing down or climbing hills. Also the bike moves under us and this is easier when they're lighter. So again, not talking grams, but lighter is better. Anyone who doubts this try riding two similar bikes that weigh more than a few pounds different.
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I think he is, and I sort of agree.
Not talking about grams here, but lighter bikes definitely are nicer to ride.
Weight doesn't matter if riding in a straight line at uniform speed, but that's not the real world. We're constantly accelerating and slowing down or climbing hills. Also the bike moves under us and this is easier when they're lighter. So again, not talking grams, but lighter is better. Anyone who doubts this try riding two similar bikes that weigh more than a few pounds different.
Not talking about grams here, but lighter bikes definitely are nicer to ride.
Weight doesn't matter if riding in a straight line at uniform speed, but that's not the real world. We're constantly accelerating and slowing down or climbing hills. Also the bike moves under us and this is easier when they're lighter. So again, not talking grams, but lighter is better. Anyone who doubts this try riding two similar bikes that weigh more than a few pounds different.
01-12-16, 12:47 PM
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