2012 Giant Defy Advanced

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benzooki
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by benzooki

16 lbs out of the box, Not sure what it is now but the carbon toupe saddle and American Classic wheels should drop it a bit.
It also has Keo blades and carbon cages. I had a TCR that I loved but a bulging disk forced a comfier option.
I've just purchased some Giant Contact SLR bars which will shed 90 grams and I'm tempted to get some planet x calipers.
I've had them before on older bikes and was never blown away, They're so light though and they do work.
Any suggestions on simple weight loss? Also should I de-sticker the wheels?
Sorry about the bad picture, I've done quite a few miles on it since this shot.
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SDP
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by SDP

assume all bolts tuned?

extralite expander & topcap?

ilinks...i have red & px brakes on my tcr..works well with swisstop pads.

ti bolts on seatpost?

assume you got light tubes in?
qr skewers?
kmc light chain?
assumes its a red cassette?

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paradawt
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by paradawt

I use a Planet X breaks calipers and don't have any problem with him. What is your weight?
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benzooki
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by benzooki

I have light skewers, Tubes, Dura ace cassette.
The rest I need, Thanks for the help.
Where would I get a tuning kit for sram force? Only the chainset is red.

1 1/4 steerer so not sure i could get a light expander or top cap, I manager to get carbon spacers in that size from ebay.
I'll probably upgrade to the giant carbon stem as I can't find an alternative in that size.

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google far and near tuning kit.
i think fairwheel bikes sell the tuning kit...i did my force rear der with ceramic jockeys/bolts/fibrelyte plate etc...166 gms...

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Maximilian
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by Maximilian

De-sticker. Too busy.

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