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most of my weight savings have been offset partially, by dynamo front wheel and the sugino 75 crankset I put on. But as I mentioned I'm not looking to make it as light as possible. Make it lighter, but keep it practical.
When it's not being upgraded, brompton is probably my most used bike, so being able to just use it in any weather, at any time of day is important to me. So it'll always have mudguards and dynamo front wheel/light, and flat removable pedals. Everything else re: lighter this/lighter that doesn't really interest me. Sure I'd like them, but I can't justify the cost outlay for something that's working pretty well currently. And also whenever it starts getting a bit too heavy to carry, I just unfold it and push it.
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Yeah that's how my journey has played out, It's more a case of doing practical upgrades where weight savings are often an unintentional bonus, which then get offset by the next, heavier practical upgrade. I think I'm still slightly net weight savings though.
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Hey sorry bringing this up, can someone explain to me the benefits of flat removable pedals? I have the folding pedal, what’s the benefit of removable?
Sorry probably being daft
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I'm willing to dig a bit - at least until it gets stupid. It's a bike I ride and carry a fair bit.
I've shaved weight on the usuals though - "superlight" front wheel, folding tyres, pedals, saddle, my custom crankset (MegaEvo 386 BB, Cannondale Si cranks and SRAM chainring). I've also added weight though with light fixtures, mudguard support etc.
Ti Seatpost is defo on my agenda, but I want it to be the exact same length as the standard. Most I've seen are longer.