You are reading a single comment by @amey and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
amey
sbbohr
2 speed best for weight and more simple, frankly the 6 speed is a “better” system though as you have more gears and more range. But it’s nearly a kg heavier... 6spds are faster, fact.
Superlight bikes have a ti fork, rear triangle, aluminium - still loose ball headset and a sealed bearing front wheel and foam grips - more comfy that the horrible rubber cheese graters though!
You will only save 500 grams? And they are currently only being sold at Brompton junctions and .com because Brompton...
You would be better spending the cash on Ergon grips, nice pedals, a suitable saddle, FCB, front bag and a set of lights IMO