Weight Weenies Thread

Seems like a bargain compared to the estimated WW maths of £1/1gram. Do it.

It'll probably end up being both hence me actually considering weight for a change.

If its going to improve stopping AND save weight then that seems like a no-brainer.

Or do you mean both flat and hilly? - Probably worth it if you are going to look at getting weight down with other changes.

Ok - need a reasonably cheap WW 31.6 seatpost - 350mm. Pref zero or little setback and that works with SMP saddles : ie 3t Doric(o) is out

Sub 200g and pref sub 150

I've got one of these, decals removed and re-laqured. Sorted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hylix-Carbon-Seatpost-27-2mm-30-9mm-31-6mm-34-9mm-400MM-Black-160g-Ultra-Light-/301270979708?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item462526547c

I need one of these in my life.....

http://www.extralite.com/Products/HyperStem%20O12.htm

Yeah that is lovely. 189Euros though.

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/eurobike-2014-high-end-german-exotica-42280/

9.1kg fatbike. New commuter? :)

Pretty much that whole link is porn really. That AX lightness frame....650g..

Is anyone in the market for a stupidly light road bike? Rose have gone mad and produced a 5.8kg bike for £3.2k or, for full weight weenie mode, add the AX Lightness wheels and it's 4.8kg for under £4.8k:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-x-lite-team-8800/aid:761788

7800 DA brake blocks - remove the little bump stop and file off most of the wheel-guide tabs = ~1.5g per block (bottom block, took ~45min of filing)

Wasn't actually done to save weight, rather to clear the 404 carbon when the blocks are worn down...

No scale photo, sorry @Dammit

Hah, I have scribed a ring round a carbon rim with one of those pad holders due to the pad wearing down so much during a wet ride.

I solved that particular issue by switching to disc brakes, but your method works well if sticking with calipers.

I only lost 1g for both blocks when I did that. Used a hacksaw and only too 2 minutes with a bit of filing afterwards.

Will someone plz just do a big shit.

Earlier today...

1.2g per block according to my slightly more accurate before/after measurement. I bought myself a Dremel and did the other three quicker than doing the first one with a file.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/ceramicspeed-debuts-us1000-derailleur-pulleys-at-nahbs-43757/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/76205435n056843501773/sets/72157651319684476/

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/adidas-launches-worlds-lightest-cycling-kit

£10k+ / 680g frame / 4.4kg build.

I still think the Rose above is better value though.

This may be the wrong thread, as I'm not looking for WEENY weight.

But general advice on making something a bit lighter...

Have a fairly heavy 853 (standard reynolds R fork) fixed bike, 36h wheels, I am fairly heavy. If you were trying to lighten it up, would you:
*get a crabon fork
*replace seatpost & stem & brake & bits and bobs with lighter/carbon
*focus on wheels - maybe 28h on carbon rims? or stay 36 and make lighter on spokes & rims?
*remove all the gubbins like mudguards & rack (but will be sticking to dyno hub & lights)?

Kind of want to know where is worth spending a bit and where aint really? Rotational is No 1 right?

Are you riding it all year round?

Have you got a drill?

Wheels are probably the easiest to save weight from. 30 or 40mm Chinese carbon prebuilt with 24 or 28 spokes will save a good chunk and set you back around £350.
The forks would be the next biggest saving, you can get decent carbon forks for under £100 quite easily, it will make the bike handle as if it's lighter too.
There's still savings to be made with seatpost, stem etc. but you get less grams off per £.