"the heavy thread"

[fxrextreme]

how about starting a thread about components that are way over claimed or just tragically heavy.
ill start:raceface bashguard at 204gms!

[locktopus]

How heavy is heavy? +10% above? more?

ControlTech Viento SC Ergo handlebar (scandium - edited after Stefano posted below).

42 cm stated as 235 g
40 cm measured at 258 g

[Stefano]

What a good idea for a thread!!

258 for a 40cm carbon bar?? Holy crap.

[User Name]

When I was researching my Cervelo Superprodigy in 2004 (prior to purchase), someone at Cervelo said via email that the 58cm frames were "about 3 pounds", which is 1362g. Well, my frame is 1670g.

I weighed it at the shop before I handed over the cash, so I could've backed out of the deal. Ok, the Cervelo guy was probably just giving me a rough estimate, but still...

I didn't really bother me; I was satisfied that it wasn't a brick. In fact, I wasn't too comfortable with the idea of having a sub-1400g frame back then when I was over 90kg.

Having said all that, I'm not a true weight weenie, coz my lightest bike is about 8.5kg

[stormur]

Specialized S-Works CG-R seatpost : claimed 200, real weight 259g. So, + 29.5%

[madcow]

I've got a pair of Conti Sonderklasse tires where the label on the tire itself reads 165 grams, actual weight 213 grams and 216 grams. 30% more than claimed weight. That's probably the one that is furthest off that I've seen.

[locktopus]

What a good idea for a thread!!

258 for a 40cm carbon bar?? Holy crap.

It is scandium. Still heavier than expected (it only set me back $25).