Most cost effective way to drop weight?
Moderator: robbosmans
Hi all,
Until 2 years ago I thought expensive weight-saving parts were stupid.... until I bought some carbon tubs. Since then I am a full convert to the church of weight savings. I have been without a lightweight bike (my current TCR is 16.6 lbs, 7.5kg) for a while and would like some upgrade ideas that are cost effective. I already have some ideas (saddle, tubes, stem, tires) but wanted all your guy's input. P.S, if any of you have recommendations for a comfortable full carbon saddle I'm all ears. I like the Specialized power, Bontrager Aeolus type saddle. Short-nosed for an aggressive position.
Thanks!
Until 2 years ago I thought expensive weight-saving parts were stupid.... until I bought some carbon tubs. Since then I am a full convert to the church of weight savings. I have been without a lightweight bike (my current TCR is 16.6 lbs, 7.5kg) for a while and would like some upgrade ideas that are cost effective. I already have some ideas (saddle, tubes, stem, tires) but wanted all your guy's input. P.S, if any of you have recommendations for a comfortable full carbon saddle I'm all ears. I like the Specialized power, Bontrager Aeolus type saddle. Short-nosed for an aggressive position.
Thanks!
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
Hi weight weenies!
Until 2 years ago I thought expensive weight-saving parts were stupid.... until I bought some carbon tubs. Since then I am a full convert to the church of weight savings. I have been without a lightweight bike (my current TCR is 16.6 lbs, 7.5kg) for a while and would like some upgrade ideas that are cost effective. I already have some ideas (saddle, tubes, stem, tires) but wanted all your guy's input. P.S, if any of you have recommendations for a comfortable full carbon saddle I'm all ears. I like the Specialized power, Bontrager Aeolus type saddle. Short-nosed for an aggressive position.
Cheers!
Until 2 years ago I thought expensive weight-saving parts were stupid.... until I bought some carbon tubs. Since then I am a full convert to the church of weight savings. I have been without a lightweight bike (my current TCR is 16.6 lbs, 7.5kg) for a while and would like some upgrade ideas that are cost effective. I already have some ideas (saddle, tubes, stem, tires) but wanted all your guy's input. P.S, if any of you have recommendations for a comfortable full carbon saddle I'm all ears. I like the Specialized power, Bontrager Aeolus type saddle. Short-nosed for an aggressive position.
Cheers!
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
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I bought Tubolito Tubes - 40gram the piece. I think it is the most cost effective way if you dont ride tubeless
Aluminum tube valve extenders can shave a few grams also. I just swapped out a set of Conti chrome plated brass extenders for aluminum ones and saved another ~10g
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Thanks for the quick replies! The valve extenders look super. As for tubolitos I would but Conti supersonics are similar in weight and much cheaper.
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
If you're on tubs then inner tubes irrelevant, obviously. But a vittoria corsa speed at the front works well for me and potentially 100g saved and lower rolling resistance, depending on what you normally run. (I wouldn't risk on the back personally as rear always more puncture prone).
I have a specialized s works power saddle on one bike (and a normal power saddle on my 2015 tcr adv sl), 75g lighter but still pretty compliant. Let's me get pretty low on both bikes, rotated pelvis etc.
I have a specialized s works power saddle on one bike (and a normal power saddle on my 2015 tcr adv sl), 75g lighter but still pretty compliant. Let's me get pretty low on both bikes, rotated pelvis etc.
Thanks for the reply! I am no longer on tubs just because someone offered me a lot of money for my tubs over the summer
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
Strip it!
Link-type cable housings. Kalloy stem. Aliexpress seatpost. Pyc chain. Aftermarket jockey wheels. Deda bar tape (tape it halfway, leave the ends exposed)
Link-type cable housings. Kalloy stem. Aliexpress seatpost. Pyc chain. Aftermarket jockey wheels. Deda bar tape (tape it halfway, leave the ends exposed)
I have an ISP, so I can't replace my Seatpost. Jockey wheels are coming up.... some ceramic ones from Kogel. IDK about the bartape, I dont ride on the tops often but, ya know, it's ugly to have untaped bars.... Thanks for all the suggestions! will look into the stem and ali express saddle.
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
Is there a link BTW? thanks!
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
Eat Less Of course unless your already at 7-9% body FatMost cost effective way to drop weight?
Trust me I know this is WW (I have been here awhile) but you have a lightweight bikeI have been without a lightweight bike (my current TCR is 16.6 lbs, 7.5kg)
Ok if you are lightweight yourself & really need to lose the 1 or 2 cups of coffee weight off your bike
Of course look for the 100+ gram savings items first but really most cost effective way is as stated above
Hi Flying,
I'm actually pretty lean, but that's definitely a good option I know my bike is light but I do want to get closer to that 15lb holy grail weight. I'm 125lbs (57kilo) so a lighter bike would be a bigger difference for me than someone a bit bigger. Thanks for the advice
I'm actually pretty lean, but that's definitely a good option I know my bike is light but I do want to get closer to that 15lb holy grail weight. I'm 125lbs (57kilo) so a lighter bike would be a bigger difference for me than someone a bit bigger. Thanks for the advice
16' Madone RSL - Ultegra di2 - 7.5kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
84' Guerciotti GLX neo-retro - Centaur 10s - 9.07kg
18' Trek Speed Concept UCI build - Sram Red 1x10 - unknown weight ATM
12' Ciocc Volpe CX bike - Shimano GRX - 7.8kg
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