'Rules' for weighing bike...
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May sound an odd question, but are there any 'forum rules' to standardise bike build weights for comparison (e.g. Include pedals and 2 bottle cages). I am aiming for a sub 6kg build and want to know how hard it is going to be!
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Should be "ride ready" I think -- pedals yes, but you might get away tossing the computer and the second bottle cage.
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I think weighing a road bike with track tyres goes against the rules, unless you ride it with them, in which case, you're shit at life.
I also think it should include pedals and bottle cages, but no accessories (such as pump, computer/garmin, lights)
I also think it should include pedals and bottle cages, but no accessories (such as pump, computer/garmin, lights)
Agree with Tokyo, bike must be ready to ride, as you ride it.
Pedals, cages, tyres and cassette that you actually ride with, not silly light items that are just for show.
Things like pumps, saddle bags, lights, Garmin, etc should be removed.
Cheers
Ozrider
Pedals, cages, tyres and cassette that you actually ride with, not silly light items that are just for show.
Things like pumps, saddle bags, lights, Garmin, etc should be removed.
Cheers
Ozrider
Ozrider - Western Australia
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I agree it should have pedals, at least one bottlecage, no computers or saddle bags. I also think it should have road tires. You can drop more than a 1/2lb by using a tufo track tire, but can't really use it.
If you ride with two cages then two is the number.. Agreeded with the others... As you acutally ride it.. Sans computer, lights and other stuff that should be in our back pockets any ways. And air in the tires too ( you can find 10g with out air in the tires..)
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Bingo
Just because marketing companies don't use pedals on the bikes they ride does mean we can't!
Just because marketing companies don't use pedals on the bikes they ride does mean we can't!
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you should always weigh it with the chain on the big ring.
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Another rule is do not say "I stood on my bathroom scale and it looks like 13lbs"
You can get a digital hanging scale for under $5 online...
You can get a digital hanging scale for under $5 online...
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We should have a 'corrected weight' for all of the bikes on here. Submit your bike and the weight will show actual weight and a corrected weight using real tires, front and rear brakes, bottle cages, etc.
Similar to what Madcow did with the crank tests to make it fair across the board, so we can see how all the bikes stack up against each other.
Similar to what Madcow did with the crank tests to make it fair across the board, so we can see how all the bikes stack up against each other.
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Thanks for the responses. Was hoping it would be without pedals Next big savings will come from cranks (current s975 and strong light ct2) and wheels ( 404 FCC).....
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