How can i reduce the weight?

[arijelkins]

Hey Guys,

I just got a new Cannondale Caad12 Ultegra and it weighed in at 17lbs with my cheap performance bike pedals. I was wondering what are some cheap changes that i can make to bring the weight down.

Frame:
CAAD12, SmartFormed 6069 Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready
Fork:
CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race.
Derailleurs:
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Number of Gears:
22
Shifters:
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Chainset:
Cannondale HollowGram Si, hollow forged, w/ OPI SpideRing, BB30a, 52/36
Bottom Bracket:
FSA BB30 Bearings
Cassette:
Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-28, 11-speed
Chain:
Shimano HG700-11, 11-speed
Brakeset:
Shimano Ultegra 6800
Handlebars:
Cannondale C2, butted 6061 Alloy, Compact
Stem:
Cannondale C2, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset:
CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Grips:
Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm
Wheelset:
Mavic Aksium Elite WTS
Front Tyre:
Mavic Yksion Elite Guard, folding, WTS, 700×25c
Rear Tyre:
Mavic Yksion Elite Guard, folding, WTS, 700×25c
Saddle:
Fizik Arione R7 MG Rails
Seatpost:
Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4×300mm

[kkibbler]

I'd start with wheels, tires, handlebars.

[Tooslow]

Carbon frame.

Sorry, had to say it. LOL!

[btompkins0112]

I'd start with wheels, tires, handlebars.

This is the best advice


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[CEVelo]

After wheels, tires and handlebar, I'd replace the cassette & saddle for some more gains.
Then the groupset if you really want to get after it.

[stormur]

Eat less , ride more

I never felt any measurable difference ( I know it is, just didn't felt it ) reducing weight of the bike. In 2014 I weight 8kg less than 2013 - THAT WAS DIFFERENCE.

But if it must be bike weight reduction ... 6800 is 300g heavier than Force22/Chorus. Stem is very OK, handlebar : u can save 40g ( aboutish ) going to CF ( C2 is light alu ) . Wheels / tires : here 400g is easy to get at "below 1€/1g" - 1500g wheels + latex tubes + open tubular tires. Saddle : 100g down going to Selle Italia ( chepaer than Fizik for given weight , much cheaper ) .

So all of "improvements" are financially placing you at level of new ,stock Cannondale Supersix Sram Red ( price , Ssix will be still lighter ) ... was it worth it - decide yourself

[Devon]

Always wheels first. But you should use heavier wheels for training.

[Marin]

Make a list with all weights 1st and list lighter alternatives you can afford.

Basically, saving weight off a complete build is a waste of money and won't get you far.

Only change parts where you have other benefits than weigh savings, i.e. better looks or function.

[eric01]

Wheels. Always wheels first. A mid-level frame with mid-level components will feel faster with lightweight/aero wheels than a high end frame with crappy wheels.

[crankinstein]

If you're about to dump a pile of money to lighten a new bike, you should have just bought the light bike.

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[CPongpanich]

The wheels I would say. Not reducing weight but improve the ride quality considerably.

[RimClencher]

Check the weight of the expander plug and see if you can save weight with this (weighs 16 g):
http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Cannon ... p_106.html

[junchen]

Check the weight of the expander plug and see if you can save weight with this (weighs 16 g):
http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Cannon ... p_106.html

Can this be used for other frames with the r5?

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[victorduraace]

Wheeels bars saddle and premium tires like Veloflex
New frame or groupset will cost a lot more

[CAAD997]

As many have already stated ........ wheels and tires to start.


Something else you might try is to create a spreadsheet with the following columns:

part name
OEM part weight (g)
New part weight (g)
Weight savings (g)
Cost of new part ($)
Anticipated sale price of OEM part ($)
Net cost of new part ($)
Net cost: [net new cost]/[weight savings] ($/g)


The various columns can shed new light on how you look at reducing weight or where you spend your money. A new $500 part that saves 10g is going to look a lot more expensive than some other options. Have fun with it!