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After selling my MASH in the last week or two, I've now got myself a Boardman CX in immaculate condition with a few upgrades (and a 9 speed cassette, randomly) for £700.
But after the MASH, it feels like its got lead weights attached, so trying to significantly lighten the component spec without making it an expensive shiny things display piece!
Waiting for Novatec D711 and D712 hubs for £86 (408g for the pair), and as I already had a spare ZTR Iron Cross, I've ordered another, along with SAPIM spokes, so the wheels are sorted and reckon should loose at least 500g while still relatively cheap.
Next step is stem and post, and ideally I don't want to spend much more than £100 for both.
After seeing Rose post up there ^, I checked what else they had and as the weights and prices were low, was thinking of getting their own brand stem advertised as;
£27 and 100g at 100mm (I want the 120mm)
And their carbon post;
£80 and 160g at 350mm and 27.2mm (I want 31.6mm)
That makes them a damn site cheaper, and as light if not lighter, than the Easton, Syntace, or Ritchey equivalent that I was drooling over.
Any other recommendations? Anyone know what the Rose own brand is like?