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@Chris_Borneo
With all my mates pickin up sub 8kg road bikes, I'm thinkin I might try and shed a bit of weight from the old Pompetamine. Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not going to be able to get anywhere near that kind of figure, even without gears or a rear brake but It'd be nice to get the right side of 9 1/2 kg.
First step will be Kenisis Carbon forks when they're back in stock and I'm still considering my options for chainset/bottom bracket which is made a bit difficult by the 54mm chainline I need when running fixed. but I'm also wondering if I can shed a few grams from the frame. Figured If I just cut out the bottom of the bb shell, the front of the head tube and remove the tops of the seat stays, it'll be a start. Might have to cover the holes with something mind. Anyone tried lighening their pomp fame or know anyone who has? I know it's only a few extra grams on a heavy bike but I'm short of cash and i figured it'd be fun to start chopping it about.
Awaits comments from tester telling me how stupid this is.