1127 miles later its time to upgrade some components. just want to see how light I can get it. Everything is stock except for a 17t cog (48x17t).

Want to upgrade the wheelset but <$400. Want them to be lighter than the poo currently on there.

---open pros w/ Formulas?

the Deda bar has to go...its heavy......and the seatpost can be switched to something carbon.....

and crankset........

carbon everything.

why does weight matter that much?

I live in a 3rd story apartment and hiking it up and down the stairs sucks....i live in a hilly area and lighter bikes climb better.....& the fact i just want to know how much i can shave off....for fun!

ya i'd do a light wheelset... open pros or maybe ellipses.

ellipse being 1995g for the pair is pretty heavy for a $400-500 wheelset don't you think?

1995g/28g = 71.25oz / 16oz = 4.45 pounds not counting the tubes and tires.

Edit: It appears as though the stock wheels are Alex solos @ 2165g. These wheels @ are at 4.83 pounds. 9% weight difference here for $400-500? I hope I'm doing my 3rd grade math correctly . More importantly, how would I feel that 9% difference for 1) acceleration and 2) climbing ability?

Any wheelsets in the 1400-1900g range for near the same price point (+/- a bit $)? I wonder if having a custom built wheelset will result in greater weight savings vs. production wheels.

Stronger riders climb better, not lighter bikes.

one way to save weight on the wheelset is to ditch the notion that you need a front track hub. They are heavy. Go with a road hub on the front, and a low flange track hub on the rear.

deep vs and phil woods are so light!

nah. Arrospok is super light

AROOSPOK DID somebody say arrospok

Ya those axle nuts r heavy.
Front Road wheel/hub with titanium skewer!

Or if you wanna keep things track and Italian,
a MICHE Pistard wheelset can be had for $270. Weight is 2060 tho.

Tubes n tires can be heavy too especially tires that have very good puncture protection so
So getting super light tires might not be good for rear if you skid stop alot.

Cut down carbon seatpost to shortest but safe length.
Try narrow alloy flat or riser bars instead of dropbars.
And how bout a carbon fork?

Might be able to save weight in the pedals too, dunno if nylon toeclips will be lighter than steel,
Or if practical for the type of riding you do, going clipless?

External bb cranks and external bb might be lighter than yur current setup.

1/8 chains can be really heavy, you can save weight here too.

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...:referralID=NA

I also caught the "light" bug for my pista (oi also caught the "vodka" bug tonight).
I have a set of velocity areoheads (which are not that light) but for longer rides I slap a neuvaiton sl2 front wheel on (from my road bike) (does neuvation make a track wheel i wonder, they are awsome and really light). Nashbar carbon seatpost, Forte (perfromance(kinesis)) fork, easton stem and lighter risers, as well as dura ace cranks and ultegra BB, kmc superlight chain, dura ace front brake.


ok, i put lots of new stuff on, but it was almost all in trades on craigslist, so in the end I paid under 100 for everything (mostly for the vredstein tires, which are essential in brooklyn). it it light...eh, maybe, do i now fear locking it up anywhere....yup,

end result, pistas are fun to upgrade, and get stolen as often as escaldes

How much does your pista weigh and what size is it?

I'm curious, with that insanely low spoke-count can the neuvations hold a 200lbs guy?

I'm 215 and I ride on a lot of brick roads with a 22 spoke radially laced front wheel(campagnolo proton) and its been holding up just fine.