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Is it possible to get this bike under 20 lbs?
Hi,
I just bought a MASI speciale uno (2011) for $500.00 . I really liked the look, but loved the test ride. My question is would it be possible to get the bike under 20lb? and could it be done for $400.00 - $500.00 ? My commute to school is pretty much all up hill and Austin has a lot of climbs downtown. This is my first bike so I am still getting used to some of the bike language. I was told the wheel set was a good place to start, maybe the fork? Any help would be awesome. Bicycle Type Track MSRP (new) Unspecified Weight 22.6 lbs Sizes 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm Colors SG Ano White Item ID 22322 Frame & Fork Frame Construction TIG-welded Frame Tubing Material CroMo Fork Brand & Model Masi straight leg Fork Material Cromo, aero crown Rear Shock Not applicable Components Component Group Track Mix Brakeset Tektro 510 A alloy dual pivot brakes, Tektro HAL89A levers Shift Levers Not applicable Front Derailleur Not applicable Rear Derailleur Not applicable Crankset Lasco Alloy, 46t teeth Pedals Wellgo plastic platform Bottom Bracket FSA square taper BB Shell Width Unspecified Rear Cogs 1-speed, 16 teeth Chain KMC Z410H Seatpost Masi Alloy, 27.2mm diameter Saddle Brev. M Embossed Handlebar Brev. M alloy 30mm rise Handlebar Extensions Unspecified Handlebar Stem Masi 3-D Forged Headset Ritchey Logic LB Wheels Hubs Unspecified Rims Weinmann LP18, 32-hole Tires 700 x 28c Brev. M Slittata Spoke Brand Butted Spoke Nipples Unspecified |
You can replace the wheels, but maybe hold off and save your money. You may do better by switching to an easier gear, making sure the hubs are adjusted correctly, and ultimately loosing weight yourself.
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Remove the brakes,Carbon fork,200 gram tires,carbon seat post,lighter saddle,lighter bars/stem. That should be around 400 bucks and 18 pounds.
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That's most likely more than $400.
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Personally, if I had only one bike in Austin, I'd get one with gears.
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obviously yes. is it worth it? obviously no.
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Originally Posted by Squirrelli
(Post 13303302)
That's most likely more than $400.
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A carbon fork and lower profile Kinlins to road + low profile track hub with double butted spokes will probably be my plan of action, and that can all be done for less than $500 easy.
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kinlin wheelset plus carbon fork would be the smartest bet and still 250 at best and still not very necessary.
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Originally Posted by ianwbz
(Post 13303203)
Hi,
I just bought a MASI speciale uno (2011) for $500.00..... My commute to school is pretty much all up hill and Austin has a lot of climbs downtown. maybe a dumb question but why did you buy a fixie/ss if you have alot of hills?? |
Originally Posted by adriano
(Post 13303410)
kinlin wheelset plus carbon fork would be the smartest bet and still 250 at best and still not very necessary.
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Thanks, I will try all of those things except loosing weight. I am 5'6 and 140 pounds and less and I wont be able to play soccer without getting thrown off the ball.
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Looking back on it I think a geared bike would have been a better choice, but I still really like this bike. I am going to change out the wheel set and get a carbon fork next.
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Just ride your bike man. I don't know how bad Austin is, but are you really going to notice 2 lbs? You'll definitely notice the $500 you're going to spend to lose them.
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Good point, probably won't notice until I'm going uphill with my backpack. I just got the bike so once I ride it more I'll have a better idea of whether or not the 3 lbs will matter. Thanks a lot for the input
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Can anyone link me to a good example of a light weight wheel set?
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http://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html
but sresely, save your money and don't get a carbon fork. |
Originally Posted by max5480
(Post 13304625)
but sresely, save your money and don't get a good carbon fork.
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You really would've been better off spending $900-$1000 on a bike initially than sticking 4-500 on a 500 bike. Your money would've gone a lot further that way.
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^^ that being said, don't waste any more on the Masi
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What will you gain by getting it under 20 pounds?
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
(Post 13305391)
What will you gain by getting it under 20 pounds?
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How much (ball park estimate) weight would be saved by going from a steel fork to a carbon fork? My bike currently sits at 21 lbs and I'm lacking street cred.
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Depends on the fork. The i806tr full carbon fork on my Leader is 1.5 lbs lighter than the steel fork on my Kilo WT, which is very heavy. My guess is that on average you could save about a pound.
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Which may or not be worth 300 bucks.
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