Originally Posted by AaronH (Post 10994135)

Yes - I checked out Car Free Day on Main Street.
Did you trip over your tongue looking at the same Vigorelli ;-)

Originally Posted by CharneK (Post 10993337)

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Originally Posted by AaronH (Post 10994135)

Yes - I checked out Car Free Day on Main Street.
Did you trip over your tongue looking at the same Vigorelli ;-)

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by Johhny B (Post 10995674)

Vigorelli's are hardly something to be in awe over.

Originally Posted by CharneK (Post 10993138)

Well sure. But look at his supposed frame weight, less than your chosen crankset. And honestly I just can't see that bike being all that fun to ride. There is a reason why even the highest end road bikes weigh 14-16 pounds. Any lighter and one of two things happens; you're price skyrockets, or you loose significantly in the stiffness of the frame. I'd also bet the frame is like a 52 if not a 50.

Assuming you're building for the roads, I would focus not on weight but on durability and quality. Aim for something like 16 or 17 pounds, much more doable.


Also, olympic and world championship riders are not riding bikes that light. Must be a reason.

Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie (Post 10993894)

Yes, this rule also applies to track bikes, which is pretty silly since track bikes are inherently lighter than road bikes. Mercifully, this only applies at national and world championship events, so you don't have to worry about this at local events. Nonetheless, very few competitive track bikes weigh under 6.8kg, as most riders opt for stiffness and strength over light weight.