Jsy Ben Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Blouse boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyinch Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks for comments so far. Blouse boy f**k off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just been spec-checking and wondering why it's still so heavy, unless quotes weights on tarty/t-uk are so out, this should be a lot lighter. Using claimed weights I've built up a sub 8k '08 Dob, going to try work towards it over summer. Depending how light you are check out KHE Flatland tubes, 84g each, 0.6mm wall thickness, available from pijin.co.uk, might be worth it for front wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just been spec-checking and wondering why it's still so heavy, unless quotes weights on tarty/t-uk are so out, this should be a lot lighter. Using claimed weights I've built up a sub 8k '08 Dob, going to try work towards it over summer. Depending how light you are check out KHE Flatland tubes, 84g each, 0.6mm wall thickness, available from pijin.co.uk, might be worth it for front wheel. I was thinking that, mine is 8.6kg now and the frame is about 350g heavier at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Just been spec-checking and wondering why it's still so heavy Did you remember to add everything up? There's often a few bits you miss, that's all... I've added up the bits on that bike that are heavier than mine and it comes to about 620g, so yeah, 8.6kg seems about right Light mod bike + good geo + dual disc = WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom jersey Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Blouse boy Haha lol, Carlos Very nice bike Alex, nicest bike to ride, very light and riding it seems effort less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Did you remember to add everything up? There's often a few bits you miss, that's all... I've added up the bits on that bike that are heavier than mine and it comes to about 620g, so yeah, 8.6kg seems about right Light mod bike + good geo + dual disc = WIN! I don't think I've forgotten anything... I've got Frame, forks, bashring, BB, front brake, rear brake, snail cams, chain, cranks, grips, bars, headset, front hub, rear hub, pedals, quick release, rim tape, front rim, rear rim, front spokes, rear spokes, sprocket, stem, front tube, rear tube, front tyre, rear tyre. Not sure what I might have missed other than nipples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have added up every part singally many a time, and also weighed my self and the bike about 5 times and took the average I can save 500g's pretty easily by getting a Neon Ti bb and cranks, Rockman superlight rotors. Other than that I'm not sure on how to save weight (possibly Dob forks), don't want to start modding stuff, drilling makes hardly any difference. Can't be bothered with Ti bolts and alloy spokes/nipples and all that shit. So if I change the bb, cranks and rotors, it should weigh 8.1kg's. Oh and the chain is pretty heavy, but not sure if I want to risk getting a Monty one, saves 200g's though. Any other light chains people can think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Could strip paint on everything then get it shot blasted and anodized, could maybe save that 100g and get it sub 8 But lets be honest, most peoples bikes are 9+ anyway, I reckon getting a bike sub 9 is pretty decent, sub 8.5 is mad and sub 8 is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 My goal is to get it sub 8.5, then I will be super happy. BB and cranks desperately need changing anyway. BB cost a tenner, is a year old and creaks like mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah I know the feeling, hopefully within a few weeks I'll be able to start building up my summer project, which is a sub 9 bike. Can you get some closeups of the tyres, interested in which knobs you took off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I don't think I've forgotten anything... I've got Frame, forks, bashring, BB, front brake, rear brake, snail cams, chain, cranks, grips, bars, headset, front hub, rear hub, pedals, quick release, rim tape, front rim, rear rim, front spokes, rear spokes, sprocket, stem, front tube, rear tube, front tyre, rear tyre. Not sure what I might have missed other than nipples? Headset spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Will get the pics later if you like. Rear tyre - take off the out side tread on the row of 5 treads. So every row of treads become 3. Front tyre - take off the diagonal treads (the bigger ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ward Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Headset spacers cut down the headtube = more weight vanished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsychem Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 How is spar mitcho, you the manager yet? we saw all you're coleagues (best mates 2 outside burger bar hows the car goin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thanks for comments so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Jsy Chris Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) Popular bike youve got there Alex Looks really good, cant wait to have a go on it soon The discs are look good as well Oh and my thum is better so i can ride now, so we need a ride soon. Edited June 22, 2008 by lil Jsy Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 For the record I weighed my 221 Ti rotors today and they come in at 88g without bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 For the record I weighed my 221 Ti rotors today and they come in at 88g without bolts. Interesting...... if i have the cash (and can be bothered) think I'll either get them or the Rockman superlights. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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