WIGAN Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) OK so i am looking to save a bit of weight on my bike, I'm not obsessed with weight like some folk but i jumped on my mates atomz the other day and it felt really light and flicky and its inspired me to try and save weight so where do you guys think is the best way to go ?heres the spec:bars: rage barsstem: echoforks: urbansbb: skfcranks: zoo, hen bashrims: echo urbanstires: maxxis minionsgu typhoon 07 frame Edited June 2, 2009 by WIGAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 What bike is it, first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Probably wheels. Try some drilomania also on bash, booster or what ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Wheels and tyres are usaly the best place to start. Then if you have a bash plate lose that and just run a bash ring.What bike do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Then if you have a bash plate lose that and just run a bash ring.We do know it's a stock.Pedals, inner tubes and tyres (especially the front ones) are easy to save on, the rest of the stuff depends on what you've got.What's the frame, dude? There's no point putting light parts on a heavy frame (like a GU) because it's not going to be especially light. Edited June 2, 2009 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 We do know it's a stock.Yeah just clocked that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Try all rimsNew bbconti tyres.eat more sausagez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) The biggest weight saving gram per pound is tyres, if you have a dual ply minion rear and a single ply front, you can save about 800g if you went to a front 2.2" Mountain King and a rear Rubber Queen 2.4". Edited June 2, 2009 by Muel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 The biggest weight saving gram per pound is tyres, if you have a dual ply minion rear and a single ply front, you can save about 800g if you went to a front 2.2" Mountain King and a rear Rubber Queen 2.4".this is gunna sound daft but is 800g good, im really not a weight guy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Put it this way, take your forks off your bike, it's about that much weight. Edited June 2, 2009 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Yes, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 OK so i am looking to save a bit of weight on my bike, I'm not obsessed with weight like some folk but i jumped on my mates atomz the other day and it felt really light and flicky and its inspired me to try and save weight so where do you guys think is the best way to go ?heres the spec:bars: rage barsstem: echoforks: urbansbb: skfcranks: zoo, hen bashrims: echo urbanstires: maxxis minionsgu typhoon 07 framedepends on how much yopu want to spend on your bike spose..........personaly i wouldn't change anything......but given the choice, the rims would be the first thing i'd change.maybe try-all tyres?!?!?!urban forks you ain't gonna get much lighter.skf bb is shit hot.apart from that, your guess is as good as mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Put it this way, take your forks off your bike, it's about that much weight.wwwell conti tryes it is then lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Get conti tyres and try all rims, but prepair for punctures and broken rims while your riding them haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_k Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 You could loose 2kg off that fat arse of yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 depends on how much yopu want to spend on your bike spose..........personaly i wouldn't change anything......but given the choice, the rims would be the first thing i'd change.maybe try-all tyres?!?!?!urban forks you ain't gonna get much lighter.skf bb is shit hot.apart from that, your guess is as good as mine!!You don't have to guess, just look at how much each of your parts weighs now, then replace it with a lighter one. Try-All rear tyres are the heaviest you can get, they're like 1300g. Get conti tyres and try all rims, but prepair for punctures and broken rims while your riding them haha.I'd get a Try-All hOles rim for the front , they're much lighter than anything else really and put a front Urban rim on the rear. Fairly light and it will hold a grind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'd get a Try-All hOles rim for the front , they're much lighter than anything else really and put a front Urban rim on the rear. Fairly light and it will hold a grind!Mavic xc717 is like 100g lighter than a front hOles, 20mm Drilled DX32 is near the same weight as a rear hOles Tyres and tubes are the cheapest way to save weight and will be instantly noticeable because the rotating inertia of the wheels is reduced; that said youre starting with a heavy frame. If I changed my triton frame for a 2.16kg GU the whole build would still be 9.4kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 thing is im a fat b*****d an i dont wanna comprimise weight saving for strenth i just wanna save weight where i can without losing strenth so single wall rims are a no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 In that case stay away from Conti tyres then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 In that case stay away from Conti tyres then. Adam just stick with your bike as it is, theres no way you can get any lighter with the same strengh you have atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials ryan Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Tyres or tubes are always the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWarner Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Damn - I just worked out that I can save a whole 1kg by changing my tyres and tubes!!! Great thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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