Going to be doing this for fun and see how far I can push it without breaking the bank too much...
I know this might be the wrong forums for a weightweenie build but I dont really like their forums that much.
So this is my MX leader at the moment with an original paint job according to the sticker it has on the seat tube.
Setup on the photo weighs at 8.3kg
Recently got a delivery of caad12 disc, rode it when it got delivered at evans, enjoyed it but still not ready to move out of steel. I got a refund and withdrew my order. I really enjoyed the disc brakes though!
So anyway, the MXL was for sale a couple of weeks ago but withdrew that as well. Going to be keeping it and starting out a new project with it. New project meaning im going to try and get the whole bike close to 7kg. Strip the OG paint and get it repainted Waiting for @privatepatterson 's greenlight, get some weight weenie parts, maybe get the steerer column extended so I can use a threadless stem. Lots of ideas floating around at the moment that will still change and/or might not even happen at all. Been asking around some framebuilders about the steerer column and they told me that it might not be possible because of how the column and the fork crown was bonded. need to read the email as I didnt really understood it that much.
Maybe change all bolts to Ti, tune the rear derailleur, get a carbon/plastic bottle cage, paint is quite thick from observing a chip so stripping it might take off some of those nasty grams away, etc..
Current setup goes like this, my scale is quite innacurate.
53cm MXL Frame - 1919g
MXL Forks - 631g
Full Sram Red 22 Groupset - 1845g
Superstar Volta Hubs on Pacenti SL25 rims - 1520g
Vittoria Corsa Tyres - 488g
Nitto Technomic Stem - 297g
Deda Piega 26.0 Bars - 291g
Easton EC90 Seatpost - 197g
Tune Speedneedle Saddle - 90g
Speedplay Pedals - 206g for the pair
Chain - 240g
It currently stands at 7.7KG, this is not including the small items like the bottle cages, bolts, cables and all. So lets pretend that it's around 7.9kg.
Somebody got their merckx down to 6.6kg. For a steel frame, especially the MXL that weighs like a tank, have to say that it was very impressive. Guy had a lot of money though, in which I do not...
To change
Wheelset - maybe somewhere around 1300'ish in weight.
Stem - Going for a grammo which weighs around 160g
Bars - Not a lot of options here... Any advice will be appreciated.
Seatpost - Currently got an easton one but I dont really like the way it looks and the branding is very shouty imo.
Pedals - ??
Not really bothered about the headset,a headset is a headset... unless it's less than 50g.
Was playing with the idea of getting a carbon fork, but MXL fork is what makes the bike.
If i Really push it, I might be able to get to 7.1kg for a steel bike which is maybe lighter than some carbon bikes out there.
Going to be doing this for fun and see how far I can push it without breaking the bank too much...
I know this might be the wrong forums for a weightweenie build but I dont really like their forums that much.
So this is my MX leader at the moment with an original paint job according to the sticker it has on the seat tube.
Setup on the photo weighs at 8.3kg
Recently got a delivery of caad12 disc, rode it when it got delivered at evans, enjoyed it but still not ready to move out of steel. I got a refund and withdrew my order. I really enjoyed the disc brakes though!
So anyway, the MXL was for sale a couple of weeks ago but withdrew that as well. Going to be keeping it and starting out a new project with it. New project meaning im going to try and get the whole bike close to 7kg. Strip the OG paint and get it repainted Waiting for @privatepatterson 's greenlight, get some weight weenie parts, maybe get the steerer column extended so I can use a threadless stem. Lots of ideas floating around at the moment that will still change and/or might not even happen at all. Been asking around some framebuilders about the steerer column and they told me that it might not be possible because of how the column and the fork crown was bonded. need to read the email as I didnt really understood it that much.
Maybe change all bolts to Ti, tune the rear derailleur, get a carbon/plastic bottle cage, paint is quite thick from observing a chip so stripping it might take off some of those nasty grams away, etc..
Current setup goes like this, my scale is quite innacurate.
53cm MXL Frame - 1919g
MXL Forks - 631g
Full Sram Red 22 Groupset - 1845g
Superstar Volta Hubs on Pacenti SL25 rims - 1520g
Vittoria Corsa Tyres - 488g
Nitto Technomic Stem - 297g
Deda Piega 26.0 Bars - 291g
Easton EC90 Seatpost - 197g
Tune Speedneedle Saddle - 90g
Speedplay Pedals - 206g for the pair
Chain - 240g
It currently stands at 7.7KG, this is not including the small items like the bottle cages, bolts, cables and all. So lets pretend that it's around 7.9kg.
Somebody got their merckx down to 6.6kg. For a steel frame, especially the MXL that weighs like a tank, have to say that it was very impressive. Guy had a lot of money though, in which I do not...
To change
Wheelset - maybe somewhere around 1300'ish in weight.
Stem - Going for a grammo which weighs around 160g
Bars - Not a lot of options here... Any advice will be appreciated.
Seatpost - Currently got an easton one but I dont really like the way it looks and the branding is very shouty imo.
Pedals - ??
Not really bothered about the headset,a headset is a headset... unless it's less than 50g.
Was playing with the idea of getting a carbon fork, but MXL fork is what makes the bike.
If i Really push it, I might be able to get to 7.1kg for a steel bike which is maybe lighter than some carbon bikes out there.
or maybe I can just get a super evo...