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Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:00 pm
by deltree
aaric wrote:Heavier cassettes and skewers would be my first choice.
Skewers are the only place I don't try to save weight.
But seeing as the OP is trying to add almost 1000g I'd go with a weight in the seat tube.
Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:00 pm
by Weenie
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Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:25 am
by Zoro
deltree wrote:aaric wrote:Heavier cassettes and skewers would be my first choice.
Skewers are the only place I don't try to save weight.
But seeing as the OP is trying to add almost 1000g I'd go with a weight in the seat tube.
Conclusion:
I will be using a 2nd heavier weighted seat and post that can be used if they are weighing. Primary reason is it is a quick change unlike other parts. Skewers - are good, but not enough weight. Cassette - maybe 200g. Seat setup seems easiest.
Otherwise - riding the normal bike most the others are.
Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 5:49 am
by davidalone
adding functional weight is easy.
the heaviest functional groupset you can get (105 or new tiagra,) skewers, alloy cockpit, a heavy chunky stem ( that will be stiff as hell.) skewers, casette, a hardier chain ( think 105 or tiagra level instead of DA.) heavier saddle and seatpost, and pedals . I think all these shhould gain you a good 300-500 odd grams.
Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:52 pm
by Chainsnapper
Stiffer hubs, skewers, HD chain, crank arms.
Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:57 am
by g32ecs
No idea on why hasn't anyone suggested:
1. heavier wheelset - just use tires that have low rolling resistance
2. cranks
3. saddle (very cost effective)
These parts are the heaviest on the bike.
Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:10 am
by AlphaDogCycling
Drop weights in the seat tube. You can easily add / remove as necessary.
Good luck to your son
Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:04 pm
by Zoro
They rattled in the seat tube.
New solution.
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Re: Where is the best place to add weight?
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:24 pm
by em3
DMF wrote:Just place a cylindrical steel-weight inside the BB-axle, if you have Shimano cranks you already even have a bolt that stops it coming out. With Campaq/Sram you just duct tape around it 'til the fit is snug.
Low center of gravity - Good
High center of gravity - Just crap handling, the seat mounted bottles work for triathlon as active handling is of no.concern
+1
BB area should b only place where weight is added for center of BB issue stated above. No need to change components just slide weight into ur hollow crank spindle