Where to shave weight..

[okgo]

Hi guys,

I was planning on getting a new bike on the c2w scheme, but due to technical reasons I can't untill next year.

So I wanted to know where is the best place to start to shave some weight off the cycle, its almost only used to commute on road with, and light off road, think firepath, twopath etc.
Its a Rockhopper from 2006 I think.

What is the best way to get rid of the most weight on the bike for the least money, I was thinking seatpost (its quite cumbersome and heavy) ditch the suspension forks (manitou axel) and get some light rigid ones..

any better ideas?

[ratbane]

Age old answer is - shave it off your love handles.

Buying XTR Kit - £600.

Buying less at Tescos - minus £600.

Saying that. I went the other way. Bought XTR, AND more scoff.

[okgo]

I fail to belive that buying XTR kit is the best way of shaving weight off a bike for minimal cost..

[RichB]

My wife's gone on a mega-fitness kick / diet this last year in preparation for our daughter's wedding in November - she's lost 2.5 stone! As a result of this I have lost over a stone myself in sympathy i.e. drinking less wine and eating fewer curries! It's by far the best way to lose weight off your bike

[okgo]

I don't want to loose weight from my self. Hence the thread.

[J5]

okgo said:

I don't want to loose weight from my self. Hence the thread.

Lose some weight fatty.
Yea i'm talking to you fat boy.
Big blubbering monster.
Sheesh.

[Roman]

After rigid forks (Onza Liteguys or Flyguys good value):
1) Lighter tyres
2) Convert to a single chainring at the front (36 or 38t a good compromise) & remove f/mech & shifter
3) Lighter saddle & post (EX seatposts light & cheap)
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?pro...

4) Lighter straight bars (BBB topbar)
http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/102440.h...

[sleep envy]

remove the saddle but leave the seat post

[ratbane]

okgo said:

I fail to belive that buying XTR kit is the best way of shaving weight off a bike for minimal cost..

....and you would be correct in failing to believe that.

[RichB]

okgo said:

I don't want to loose weight from my self. Hence the thread.

No but seriously it puts the whole unobtanium wheel nut thing into perspective... Most blokes could lose 4 lbs easily, yet to shed 1.5kg by swapping out componenets is difficult and expensive. If you've got a decent bike is it really worthwhile?

[hondafanatic]

ratbane said:

Age old answer is - shave it off your love handles.

Buying XTR Kit - £60000000000.

Buying less at Tescos - minus £600.

Saying that. I went the other way. Bought XTR, AND more scoff.

EFA - have you seen how much it is at the moment?

Get a light wheelset and slick tyres and make sure you set up runs very smoothly i.e. not knackered bearings running without grease.

And stop eating pies.

[hondafanatic]

Actually, just to add, do you need the gears? I converted a work buddies orange to single speed, cost £20 for the bits and few hours on the bench and it was as light as hell.

The converstion was done because his commute is completely flat and he has another bike for off road.

[Rolls]

Ditching rotating weight will make the most difference..
lighter tyres / tubes, and try to get some lighter (second hand perhaps) wheels?

[neil_bolton]

Have a poo before you ride.

[sleep envy]

drink 6 cans of coke, wait half an hour

[hondafanatic]

neil_bolton said:

Have a poo before you ride.

Poo at Paul's though. It much nicer there.

[Gooby]

I have found that losing 15% body weight (Lard) has improved hill climbs by 20%.

...and I have XTR.

Making a bike lighter is hard but start with the wheels. It is easier to buy a light bike in the first place.

[okgo]

please stop going on about body weight. there are good reasons I don't want to be loosing much, as the majority of it is muscle bulk.

Any thoughts on wheels?

[71notout]

ride nekkid

[HRG.]

sleep envy said:

remove the saddle but leave the seat post

And you watch men in sequins dance on a Saturday night, yes?