trialmil Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 watching and reading around internet I noticed that most trial bikes are around 10,5Kg (23Lb) and mine is a little over 11Kg (24,5)... do you have any ideas of how to keep out some weight??-Echo Control 2006 frame.-echo Urban fork-Cane Creek S2 headset-adamant hubs-vp isis BB-Gu CNCd Cranks-Echo Bashring-echo 18t cog-avid BB7 front brake-Magura 2004 rear brake-michelin front tire (very light), maxxis Hi-Roller Rear tire-amoeba scud Handlebar-shimano sora used like tensioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 lighter tyre's , drilled rims , ti bolts , lighter bottom bracket , front magura , lighter peddles like wellgo mg 1 , drill holes in some stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 step 1 - tensioner - kingz is pretty light.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) The frontrim is quite light so I wouldnt change that, but your rear rim is quite heavy. Edited July 28, 2007 by _skj0lsvik_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Take the stem stackers out and cut the steerer tube down a bit Change your rear mech for a tensioner or at the very least drill/grind the unneccesary bits off your mech.Drill your rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Cut half your bash off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaMmY Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Get lighter parts!! there solved!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Really helpful reply there, mate. Keep it up and you'll be in nmc in no time. A lighter rear tyre like a Schwalbe Big Betty will save a couple of hundred grams compared to a Maxxis, but they do pinch easier, so if you're a harsh rider it might not be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oskar Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I would change the rear mech, I think sora weights over 300gr! So you can save up to 250gr on just that!A Big Betty weights 900gr, if that is a maxxis dual ply you would save like 300gr on that.Maybe lighter tubes?That is the 3 easiest way to shave of some weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 vp cage pedalsrhollof tensioner onza carbon bars drill the rear rim with 25mm holeslose the front qr get light bolt one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 vp cage pedalsrhollof tensioner onza carbon bars drill the rear rim with 25mm holeslose the front qr get light bolt oneMagnesium pedals are lighter than vps74 kings is lighter than rohloffonza bars arn't the lightest, maybe try some montysYou just have heavy parts, if you want to get it super light then its going to need a lot of money......on the cheap though, you could get a 74 kings tensioner, lighter pedals, some bars and some lighter tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialmil Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 ok, thanks for the answers..., I`ll let you know when modified it......sorry for my english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Pedals, tensioner and chain would be my choice. Possibly the bottom bracket but other than that it seems your bike isn't really exactly heavy anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 chain would be my choice.No! Strong chain > Light chain. Snapping chans suck, KMC Kool ***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxRacer Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Well, I've been recently thinking about building second bike after weighing new Pure frames, I thought that it could be well good base for light bike. I've used only parts that I've got in offer, I think that you could easily loose more weight.Frame pure 07 1890Fork control 07 4bolts 855Handlebar Onza Carbon 285Stem Echo Hifi 130/15 225Grips: Foam 16Brake F.:Dengura CNC 311Brake R.:dengura 311F. Hub: echo non disc 110R. Hub:echo 240 F. Rim: Onza side drilled 583R. Rim: Echo46mm 815Spokes: DT Competition 320Tubes: conti 240F. Tire: Michelin Hot S 570R. Tire: el gato 880Cranks: Tensile 440Rockring: Tensile UCI 16T 55FW: tensile 16T 180Pedals: WellgoMG1 363Headset: Onza Mongo III 113Chain: KMC k810 280Chaintensioner: Integrated with hub 0Bottom bracket: echo internal 278Total weight: 9360gPretty light, isn't it? Weight after all probably will come up closer to 9,5kg, but that still really good result.You can easily have less with using products like magnesium rims, front soul kozak hub etc.Oh, and those tires are actually really pinch resistant:)Best rgds,Bartek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nafan Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 (edited) Bottom brackets, bashrings and mechs are very heavy, but to be honest you have a strong enough build at the minute, personally I wouldn't comprimise any strength for a slightly lighter bike...If you feel comfortable riding, keep it how it is or make sure you get stronger AND lighter parts...Nathan Edited July 29, 2007 by nafan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 No! Strong chain > Light chain. Snapping chans suck, KMC Kool ***.eh? Look at the chain at the moment. A KHE will be stronger and lighter than his current one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 onza bars arn't the lightest, maybe try some montysOnza Carbon Risers 30": 285gMonty 221Ti Risers (old): 273gMonty 221Ti risers 07: 287gI really don't think the difference in those kind of bars is enough to warrant going for the lightest ones. Just whichever you like the price/size/feel of the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 KMC Kool KHE ***.better drill your tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 You mean the KHE 'Stiff Links' Collapse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousertrials Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Radial lace your front wheel with ti spokes, use 20 inch inner tubes and get some carbon fibre spacers for your steerer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 You mean the KHE 'Stiff Links' Collapse?they are fine with abit of lube thoughyou dont need the bolt on your mech hanger as the wheel holds that in place haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Get the drill out ?.lighter tyres,drill bashring, different tensioner.TI bolts ?mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James-M Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Grind rear rim? Grind off that unwanted metal, whilst producing a better brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 If you want your bike to survive on street riding then I would not advise going lighter. A mate of mine just got a front koxx rim, hit a tap too hard and already dented it. My bike is a tank, weights probaboly about 11.7 KG, but I can ride it fine, unless you are going for a compeition bike I would not bother going much lighter by sacrificing strength.However drilling your front rim in sensible places, going ss, getting some ti bolts, magnesium pedals etc will help and not sacrifice too much strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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