In search of sub 13 pounds worth it?

[gramsqueen]

Hi,

I've got my build together but it's about 13.55 pounds

I figured to shed the 0.55 pounds (250g) I would have to consider the pedals, cranks, cassette, and brakes (listed in order of price exorbitance).

Pedals: R540 -> Dura Ace
Cranks: Red 22 BB30 -> ???
Cassette: XG-1170 -> XG-1190
Brakes: Force -> ee brakes (sad wallet)

This would result in a good 300 grams savings for a net investment of $700 after selling the old parts

That's 2 and a third grams per dollar, is it worth it?

[tabl10s]

I tend not to look at it that way. If the bills are paid and I can afford it, then I just get it.

[gramsqueen]

Damn bro I see your sig you got a 12 pound bike. When did you start retrofitting pcv pipes? JK

I figure I can get down to 12.4 without spending any REAL cash. Is it smart though hmm

[spdntrxi]

I've done it... now I'm looking to ride something else. I dont know what it would take to get to sub12, but I'm not going there regardless.... so my answer is I would pass on it. I'm back on my aero or aero disc want.

[tabl10s]

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[KCookie]

I tend not to look at it that way. If the bills are paid and I can afford it, then I just get it. Buy used/discounted to ease the pain.

100% agree with that comment.
If you can afford it then why not, it makes us happy, so that's a good thing. Does it make us any faster, who knows, every time I ride my 11.5lb bike it puts a smile on my face.

[wheelsONfire]

I've done it... now I'm looking to ride something else. I dont know what it would take to get to sub12, but I'm not going there regardless.... so my answer is I would pass on it. I'm back on my aero or aero disc want.

This!

But perhaps gramsqueen, you'd need to do this?

I actaully did the reverse. I added weight by changing saddle and seatpost.
I decided the comfort and fit was my first prio instead of weight.

[WinterRider]

I actaully did the reverse. I added weight by changing saddle and seatpost.
I decided the comfort and fit was my first prio instead of weight.

Light bikes.. cool if that is your thing. Yet a human rides the bike.. the bike should not ride one's body down.

[4ibanez]

I don't think the crank is a priority, as Red 22 should be pretty light (rings I'd maybe change if you're using the stock ones).

I agree about pedals and cassette. Both are upgrades regardless of weight.

You could even change the pedal spindles for a ti. I did this with some 2nd hand 6700c Ulegra pedals a few months after their release. Ended up only spending £85 in total for a weight of 218g. Not bad if you like Shimano pedals...

And yeh, light brakes are expensive. You could start out with a cheaper upgrade like KCNC brake shoes while you save for some bling.

[gramsqueen]

Sub 12 pounds would be 1.5 pounds less. That’s brakes, cranks, shallow wheels, pedals, cassette, bolts, cables, end caps

I too have considered aero frames. The new ones look sick. I’d guess that in a racing environment the aero frame is probably more versatile over a light bike

[Imaking20]

Change the chainrings maybe but not the crankarms. You will not find a better weight per dollar than the cranks you've got now.

The cassette and brakes are good targets - lots of weight to drop and better braking to boot.

For sure, you aren't going to feel any difference in riding behavior due to that weight loss* but it's a run game!



*most recently confirmed this again to myself in going from a 5.9kg T2 to a 5.4kg Evo. The former almost 'felt' lighter on the road.

[gramsqueen]

True but the hollowgram sisl2 are a good 120g less than red. Maybe if I upgrade my chainrings I’ll see weights match. What are some lightweight rings compatible to the hidden 5th bolt format of sram red?

[Imaking20]

True but the hollowgram sisl2 are a good 120g less than red. Maybe if I upgrade my chainrings I’ll see weights match. What are some lightweight rings compatible to the hidden 5th bolt format of sram red?

You just need to take a small amount of material off one of the rings to make any compatible with the hidden bolt.

Here's the result for me:

And a pair of Sisl2 I had in 170mm

Both compact

[eforce123]

I tend not to look at it that way. If the bills are paid and I can afford it, then I just get it. Buy used/discounted to ease the pain.

100% agree with that comment.
If you can afford it then why not, it makes us happy, so that's a good thing. Does it make us any faster, who knows, every time I ride my 11.5lb bike it puts a smile on my face.

what bike and wheels? 11.5lb wow!

[KCookie]

Lightweight Urgestalt with Obermayers.

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