how to build the lightest hardtail mountain bike...
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just wondering whether with the collective knowledge of the pistonheads cycling fraternity, we can fantasy-spec the lightest hardtail mountain bike...
so post up your suggestions of various spec items including weight (and price if possible, so we can calculate the cost of the build).
ground rules are:-
it must have front suspension forks with at least 80mm travel
it must have disc brakes
it must have a full gear set (triple chainrings and 9/10 speed cassette)
it must have offroad tyres
it must have a frame of 16" or above
so post up your suggestions of various spec items including weight (and price if possible, so we can calculate the cost of the build).
ground rules are:-
it must have front suspension forks with at least 80mm travel
it must have disc brakes
it must have a full gear set (triple chainrings and 9/10 speed cassette)
it must have offroad tyres
it must have a frame of 16" or above
I'm not too up with MTB forks but these look pretty light at 1140g
http://www.frmbike.biz/index.php?route=product/pro...
http://www.frmbike.biz/index.php?route=product/pro...
Edited by itsnotarace on Wednesday 9th March 10:37
OneDs said:
Schwalbe Fast Fred Lights UST's at 580g each and £60 a pair
How about http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=360 @ 310g each. A pair is 620g and £93.98itsnotarace said:
How about http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=360 @ 310g each. A pair is 620g and £93.98
Good idea but they look like virtual slicks, they could just about manage hardpack not proper off road, you'd go absolutely nowhere in any gloop.On the same site The Maxxis Ignitor EXCeption Series: X Country Tyre has better tread pattern than the fast freds, cheaper and lighter at 505gs I suggest a compromise and we go with those and a Stans No Tubes setup.
Edited by OneDs on Wednesday 9th March 11:13
Cranks? The SISL road cranks are up there with the lightest on the market, so assume same for MTB?
http://www.cannondale-parts.de/epages/61764971.sf/...
http://www.cannondale-parts.de/epages/61764971.sf/...
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