How much does your gravel bike weigh? (why are they so heavy?)
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So much of this all comes down to wheels and especially tires. I was thinking about this thread recently because I need 43mm gravel king SK's to really enjoy what my Mosaic was meant to do. I could easily shave 1lb off by swapping to 38mm Gravel King slicks. Could shave up to 2lbs off by using small tires, slicks, and using a DA9100 cassette. The loss in functionality would be tremendous though. Currently, I run HED Belgium Plus G's (25mm internal width) with CK hubs that weigh about 1500g. I ride this bike on single track, rock gardens, and pavement without issue.
I do wish it had the feel of my 15lb Moots Rim Brake on the road but that's the compromise you have to make.
I do wish it had the feel of my 15lb Moots Rim Brake on the road but that's the compromise you have to make.
Moots Vamoots RSL (2019)-Super Record 12
Cervelo S1 (2010)-Super Record 12
Kestrel RT700 (2008)-Dura Ace 9000
Mosaic GT-1 (2020)-SRAM Red viewtopic.php?f=10&t=174523
Cervelo S1 (2010)-Super Record 12
Kestrel RT700 (2008)-Dura Ace 9000
Mosaic GT-1 (2020)-SRAM Red viewtopic.php?f=10&t=174523
I know what you mean. My steel gravel is 8 kg with mini. Not quite as light as your Moots, but you do get the road bike feel.rollinslow wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 6:12 pm
I do wish it had the feel of my 15lb Moots Rim Brake on the road but that's the compromise you have to make.
It is mini V and tyres are 33 mm. Glides on paths, but as you say, there is a compromise.
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My Open Wide in size large is 8,450g with pedals, Wahoo mount, 3 bottle cages, PM, 45c tires + plenty TL milk and rather deep wheels, and 1x12 mullet.
When I go out, I am easily into 12kg.
Wahoo Roam, a super heavy front light (Lupine AX7 + Heavy @$$ battery), Fenders front and back, tail light, Garmin Varia, spares box with 2 CO2 carriages, 2 tubes, tool, spare battery, tubeless dart tool etc, 2 large water bottles, a top tube bag for food, phone, mask etc.
I guess, that explains how a rather light bike instantly becomes a fatty.
When I go out, I am easily into 12kg.
Wahoo Roam, a super heavy front light (Lupine AX7 + Heavy @$$ battery), Fenders front and back, tail light, Garmin Varia, spares box with 2 CO2 carriages, 2 tubes, tool, spare battery, tubeless dart tool etc, 2 large water bottles, a top tube bag for food, phone, mask etc.
I guess, that explains how a rather light bike instantly becomes a fatty.
Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg
*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7
Just posted a lightweight (1325g) gravel wheelset (Ridefast Racing USA) in classifieds if you want to drop some weight!
8.34kg with pedals, bottle cages, and Garmin mount (but without the Garmin).
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Beautiful build what handlebar is that? thankskroem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:59 amIt's a Tantan GR039grantrstubbs wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:53 amWhat frame is that?kroem wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:15 pmRebuilt and completed my gravel, about 7.2kg with "gravel setup" (Gravelking SS)
https://i.imgur.com/Rtkt6ak.jpg
EDIT: i spotted your other post in the open mold thread, you mentioned you may replace the handlebar, is that the new one? cheers.
Some say pour 10ml water out of your bottle to save that last bit of the weight. Sorry, i go one step further, i tend to the rider off my bikes.
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Carbonda CFR 696 (small)
16.92lbs with 32mm GK slicks, pedals and 2 cages, around 17.4lbs with 40mm Conti Terra Speeds, 17.88lbs with 38mm Vittoria Terreno Drys.
16.92lbs with 32mm GK slicks, pedals and 2 cages, around 17.4lbs with 40mm Conti Terra Speeds, 17.88lbs with 38mm Vittoria Terreno Drys.
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Thanks! It's fun, but mainly used for road now...WorkonSunday wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 1:09 pmBeautiful build what handlebar is that? thankskroem wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:59 amIt's a Tantan GR039grantrstubbs wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:53 amWhat frame is that?kroem wrote: ↑Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:15 pmRebuilt and completed my gravel, about 7.2kg with "gravel setup" (Gravelking SS)
https://i.imgur.com/Rtkt6ak.jpg
EDIT: i spotted your other post in the open mold thread, you mentioned you may replace the handlebar, is that the new one? cheers.
It's a Yoeleo H10 bar, so much nicer than the Tantan one...
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Waltly Gravel (stolen... and found!)
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thanks! yes, your bike look totally awesome ! by the way, what gravel wheels were they in that 7.1x kg shot?kroem wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:16 amThanks! It's fun, but mainly used for road now...WorkonSunday wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 1:09 pmBeautiful build what handlebar is that? thanks
EDIT: i spotted your other post in the open mold thread, you mentioned you may replace the handlebar, is that the new one? cheers.
It's a Yoeleo H10 bar, so much nicer than the Tantan one...
Some say pour 10ml water out of your bottle to save that last bit of the weight. Sorry, i go one step further, i tend to the rider off my bikes.
n+1...14 last time i checked, but i lost count
n+1...14 last time i checked, but i lost count
Farsports Gravel 30x30 on DT240 Exp, 1279gWorkonSunday wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:36 amthanks! yes, your bike look totally awesome ! by the way, what gravel wheels were they in that 7.1x kg shot?kroem wrote: ↑Thu May 13, 2021 9:16 amThanks! It's fun, but mainly used for road now...WorkonSunday wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 1:09 pmBeautiful build what handlebar is that? thanks
EDIT: i spotted your other post in the open mold thread, you mentioned you may replace the handlebar, is that the new one? cheers.
It's a Yoeleo H10 bar, so much nicer than the Tantan one...
Current
Waltly Gravel (stolen... and found!)
P-X Spitfire Ti
Fairlight Strael
Old
Canyon Ultimate SLX 6.7kg (crashed)
Tantan GR039 7.2kg (sold)
Waltly Gravel (stolen... and found!)
P-X Spitfire Ti
Fairlight Strael
Old
Canyon Ultimate SLX 6.7kg (crashed)
Tantan GR039 7.2kg (sold)
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