Mission Prodigy Trials. Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hello, I am wondering if anybody on this forum is actually bothered about how much their bike weighs, I have seen bikes around 8Kg before and I have ridden on the Onza Prototype at the bike radar show last year which apparently weighed 7.8Kg. !! Does having a lighter bike improve your riding or is it just a personal preference for the rider. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I ride as light stuff as i can get away with really...some bits i won't skimp on though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 JonMack is a weight weenie, by his own admission. A light bike is easier to throw about, meaning you can get more distance with it than with a heavier bike. Comp bikes are usually light because lugging a 10kg bike is very tiring, and it makes it easier to ride a section, on top of the fact above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 JonMack is a weight weenie, by his own admission. A light bike is easier to throw about, meaning you can get more distance with it than with a heavier bike. Comp bikes are usually light because lugging a 10kg bike is very tiring, and it makes it easier to ride a section, on top of the fact above. 10kg is relatively light i would have thought? hardly a tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I really don't care how heavy my bike is, I usually get bored though and start attacking bits with a drill though... My bike compared to JonMack's was insane! My frame alone weighs more than his bike I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 10kg is relatively light i would have thought? hardly a tank... For a mod or a stock? 12 kg, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Prodigy Trials. Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 My Mod weighs in at 10.4 Kg at my mates house but since then I have swapped my Atomz stem for a Monty 221 Kamel stem which is about 100g Lighter than my Atomz stem so 10.3Kg is my guess now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) The only way to get better is to ride your bike as often as possible Doesn't matter if its 2kg or 200kg Practice makes perfect! Edited January 19, 2010 by Chambers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Prodigy Trials. Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 The only way to get better is to ride your bike as often as possible Doesn't matter if its 2kg or 200kg Practice makes perfect! That's true, I need some more practice as I don't ride too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 The only way to get better is to ride your bike as often as possible Doesn't matter if its 2kg or 200kg Practice makes perfect! I wouldn't like the thought of riding a 200kg bike, lol, trying to throw something around thats near enough 3 times your own weight aint gona be easy . Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 The only way to get better is to ride your bike as often as possible Doesn't matter if its 2kg or 200kg Practice makes perfect! Couldn't agree more mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgschulze Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 My Coust is 21.9 lbs, it used to be nearly 25 lbs... I definitely notice the difference, and it has helped my riding. The thing that helped my riding the most, was a good set of brake pads, and a comfortable bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 No idea how much my bike weighs, I do take notice (alloy bolts, try-all carbon bars, ti axles etc) but run a heavyish frame (Yaabaa 1499) because I like the geo and its solid. Definately function over weight, but if a light weight part will do the job well, then I'll buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 My bike is 8,4 kilos, but as long as it is under 9 kilos, I don't really care... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Lighter bike is more for riders who pretty much know what they are doing. Of course in comps wieght is very important, but if you are riding just for fun in streets (well maybe not always, but you get the point), weight isn't that much of a problem. As Chambers said, pratice makes you ride better, lighter bike helps too, but that's not the main reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 My bike is 8,4 kilos, but as long as it is under 9 kilos, I don't really care... That made me laugh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I want a light bike, but I am deffo function first. So by the time I have added good tyres, a rear vee, good forks ect, it comes to over 10kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 A light bike is easier to throw about, meaning you can get more distance with it than with a heavier bike. Comp bikes are usually light because lugging a 10kg bike is very tiring, and it makes it easier to ride a section, on top of the fact above. kinda rides nicer too - easier to put where you want it i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I want a light bike, but I am deffo function first. So by the time I have added good tyres, a rear vee, good forks ect, it comes to over 10kg Cant be over 10 surely? Seems really heavy for your build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 yeah, it does seem heavy considering I have sl rims, ti bb and pedal axles, but I do use a 200mm front disk, heavy rear tyre and a vee with all booster and adaptors, plus my mostly trialtech kit is light, but not super light (cranks, forks etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) My bike is 8,4 kilos, but as long as it is under 9 kilos, I don't really care... I changed my rear tyre to my Der Kaiser 2,5" and my bike is now 8,8kg! That made me laugh!! Yes I know it sounds a bit silly: I don't care as long as my bike is under 9 kilos but... IT'S 8,4 KILOS! Sorry for that mate! Edited January 20, 2010 by Canardweb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 No idea how much my bike weighs, I do take notice (alloy bolts, try-all carbon bars, ti axles etc) but run a heavyish frame (Yaabaa 1499) because I like the geo and its solid. Definately function over weight, but if a light weight part will do the job well, then I'll buy it. Same, I had a KOT MS2 before that was 1.8kg, so fairly light even by todays standards, but it was really flexy to ride and it annoyed me too much in the end, so my current bike is about 10.5kg, it is pretty heavy but has a Simtra frame with Zoo forks, so it's nice and stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Clayton Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Sorry I'm not fag enuf to weigh my bike! its to be rode not to wank over!!!!!!!! people get a grip of your sen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 'Fag enuf' to bust out the tape measure though, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic84echo Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 'Fag enuf' to bust out the tape measure though, eh? Lol! I care about how much my bike weighs. I do what I can to keep the weight down. But I don't think it makes you a better rider, that's just down to practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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