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Originally Posted by Dcv
(Post 14484093)
got my zurich down to 15.15 lbs
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Originally Posted by ddeadserious
(Post 14488026)
That cat gif gets me every time without fail.
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Originally Posted by KDNYC
(Post 14490383)
I read this forum for comic relief ... and moving images :)
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Originally Posted by Dannihilator
(Post 14490317)
It will weigh as much as you want to make it weigh.
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Originally Posted by LanEvo
(Post 14489213)
Do they do colors as well? Or just chrome and black?
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Originally Posted by LessonLearned
(Post 14489364)
I don't doubt you RaleighSport. Just annoyed that my bike is so heavy. But it's my own fault - steel cog, steel chainring, CroMo frame, metal pedals, Brooks saddle, heavy tires, etc.
It's no big deal though. I don't need a 17 pound ultralight bike. I just was thinking since I'm such a weakling and a twig of a man, that a lighter bike might be nice for really blasting off from a stop. I have to stop a lot where I ride, because of traffic and red lights. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a real light nimble bike - but I don't want to pay for it. Start replacing components that don't need to be replaced simply because I want them to be lighter... And lighter parts typically cost more. So yeah, next thing you know I have a spendy ride, and it gets ripped off, and then I'm sad and broke and bikeless. No thanks. Don't get me wrong I envy the guys with sweet ass ultralight race bikes. It's just not in my budget and not practical for my environment. |
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Originally Posted by c0urt
(Post 14490810)
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what ever brand specialized sells that's red, they are pretty good I love them, but they are pricey.
I cant afford then, so i am currently using the michlen krylons that are on sale on nashbar, |
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...11ccmpath1.JPG
26 pounds... http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012reg1.JPG 31 pounds, without any accessories. My Kabuki will probably be fairly hefty once it is built up... The frame is rather heavy compared to my lighter steel road frames. |
Originally Posted by KDNYC
(Post 14490358)
Nice! I love the Lemond 853 frames. I wish I could find one in my size again. What did you use on the dropouts, and what fork do you have on it?
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Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 14490872)
(one too many top tubes, brah) EDIT: fixed, thanks Scrod http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FfetiF7C9v...anic,+1942.JPG |
Originally Posted by LessonLearned
(Post 14491091)
"Well now there's yer problem..."
(one too many head tubes, brah) |
oops that's what I meant... (it's early)
http://gifsoup.com/view5/2278571/foot-in-mouth-o.gif |
:lol:
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One thing's been bugging me, and it's really the same question OP has but more generic. When I look at the inexpensive SSFG bikes, on Amazon, at bikesdirect, other places, a lot of them top out at 30 pounds or more. How is that even possible? With almost no drivetrain, or sometimes without brakes even? I'm mystified about how I could take my heavy cassette and derailleur off and gain 10 pounds.
And why so (relatively) expensive for the lighter ones? It's not as if they have ultralight dura ace shifters. And finally, is it stylish to ride with the handlebars backwards as in this amazon fixie? http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01...6A9YJJS_02.jpg http://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Sidd...gle+speed+bike |
Did you read any of this thread before posting?
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Originally Posted by wphamilton
(Post 14491455)
And finally, is it stylish to ride with the handlebars backwards as in this amazon fixie? http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01...6A9YJJS_02.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Sidd...gle+speed+bike
Originally Posted by wphamilton
(Post 14491455)
One thing's been bugging me, and it's really the same question OP has but more generic. When I look at the inexpensive SSFG bikes, on Amazon, at bikesdirect, other places, a lot of them top out at 30 pounds or more.
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No, I'm looking at the bike weights.
edit, the BD ss are lighter, I'm thinking of the Gravity line which starts at around 22 pounds and are pretty heavy in the geared bikes. You have to check around to get weights, because the weights of the heavier bikes aren't usually listed. |
Originally Posted by ddeadserious
(Post 14491474)
Did you read any of this thread before posting?
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Wow, this thread.
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I know right? Early on I thought it would be locked up real quick like. Who knew? :p
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Originally Posted by LessonLearned
(Post 14491780)
I know right? Early on I thought it would be locked up real quick like. Who knew? :p
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If you had read the parts of the thread about things like frame construction, grades of materials, etc, it wouldn't be necessary to ask such questions at all.
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