Light weight Rigid Builds. Lets see them

Discuss light weight issues concerning mountain bikes & parts.

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BmanX
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by BmanX

I am in the process of building up a new light weight 1 X 10 fully rigid MTB and would like to see what others have done with their hardtails.

Not sure what fork I will be getting for the build but really the Trigon Disc only seems the way to go.
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stubbsy
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by stubbsy

am about to turn this into a 1x9 with sram XO shifter and reach mech, should weigh 16.52lb when done :D
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Just over 14 lbs.
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cerro
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My Merida. 6,9kg if I remember right, after a race (Grenserittet) last year.
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BmanX
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by BmanX

I had my Pedal Force MT down to 13.13 lbs with the Trigon fork before but this was as a single speed. I am thinking that I will be doing the same sort of build once again but this time with a 1 X 10 instead and with disc brakes. Mabye XO discs if I can find them for a good price.
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My (Retro) Litespeed Tellico.. 16 Ibs 10.7 Oz

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A few updates since the above photo (Ti versions of the above pedals, Cassette, Tubes, lots of Ti Bolts etc), but most is the same..

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Two of mine

Giant XTC Rigid - 16.6lbs
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Litespeed Obed SS - 14.2lbs
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BmanX
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by BmanX

Well I think the fork debate on what to get is settled.
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BmanX
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by BmanX

I have the build down to 23.5 lbs currently with shocks. I am thinking that the Trigon is the way to go. Just installed my carbon cranks with carbon spiderless 32t chainring and new X0 11/28 cassette (going on road bike for Gran Fondo this weekend), X0 rear shifter and X0 rear derailleur.

So there are some good weight savings still to go.

Have to find a source for some good light weight disc brakes.
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cerro
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How light is that? Really nice fork, wish I could afford it

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tskubi
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by tskubi

New to this forum and a true rigid builds lover, I couldn't stay out of this !
here is mine :

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FM038 ISP frame, internal cables. wet sanded & mate warnished.
work in progress, hope to get it done by my vacations.
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