Budget low kg roadbike

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Casagrande
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by Casagrande

Carrera SL730 6.0kg
Bianchi Oltre XR4 7.5kg

Fubar
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by Fubar

Thanks! Is that the good / correct tcr one? :)

The seller says it weighs around 7 a 7.5kgs... could it be lower?

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LouisN
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by LouisN

My 2 cents:
Older Argon 18 Gallium Pro's (pre low seat stays) are pretty heavy.
Older Focus Izalco (pre Izalco Pro) are heavier than the last featherweight Izalco Pro. By 150 g approx.
Older Ridley Helium is a good option, but they are ISP, so check for max seat height before buying.
What's your budget ?
Louis :)

Fubar
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by Fubar

Just around a 1000 euros.

Can buy this one for 725:

https://link.marktplaats.nl/m1671038948

Or this one for 950 without wheels:


https://www.2dehands.be/a/fietsen-en-br ... ousPage=lr

reedplayer
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by reedplayer

Fubar wrote:
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:55 am
Ah thanks, are there more really payable light framesets? :)
https://www.saldenbikes.com/carrera-sl- ... _maat=4900

if you although include focus izalcos in your search, take care to look for the "izalco max (gen1!)". this is the very light one (ca 700 gr. in size 52/matte paintjob). izalcos without "max" are comparatively heavy!

regards,

Fubar
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by Fubar

Thanks for the reply! Just bought the giant! It feels really light and has giant slr1 wheels in it. Now the search for lichtwheels. I like the look of Eurus wheels... but if they are light.. hm.. is it possible to get lighter and good loking wheels than these?

Fubar
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by Fubar

Ps. Is it normal to ride a 9cm stem? I have a 11cm now.. feels overstretched.. saddle is up to the front..

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StanK
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by StanK

Fubar wrote:
Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:32 am
Ps. Is it normal to ride a 9cm stem? I have a 11cm now.. feels overstretched.. saddle is up to the front..
Why shouldn't be? I'm now on 9cm stem, with last change of handlebars. I thought 10cm will be right choice (given stated reach of handlebar), but 9cm it is.

Btw. I don't get it that "5-7 kg". It's a big difference. Moneywise, if nothing else.

Fubar
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by Fubar

Ok. Thanks. Nah just anything in that region will be ok...

Any recommends on light clincher wheels, not carbon..

stanvr
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by stanvr

Fubar wrote:
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:18 am
Ok. Thanks. Nah just anything in that region will be ok...

Any recommends on light clincher wheels, not carbon..
Light clincher, not carbon -> look for wheels built with Stan's notubes 340 rims. Those with good hubs and spokes can be very light, I have a set which came in at 1280 grams. They are around 340 grams a rim, and I don't believe much lighter clincher rims exist.

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