DeVal Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 whats the average weight for a decent (comp worthy) 26 inch trials bike these days?? i wouldnt say my bike was heavy compared to a standard bike but compared to a nice spec trials bike i fear it is. Unfortuanatly you will now ask so how heavy is it??? lol well right now i dont know but i will weigh it soon. I ask about weight so i can compare it to the average. My main problem is i always choose strength over weight when chosing parts in the past. now my riding is getting smoother i feel i can compromise... as i think weight is starting to hold me back a little bit. list of major parts is as follows.... Onza Limey 3 frame * Onza Fall guy Forks (i snapped 2 sets of alloys doing front hops and got these complimentary) lol * Sun mammoth fat rims (Front and back)(i think they were made for downhill lol) Hope pro 2 in the back * 24/7 Dark angel 3 piece steel forged cranks (heavy lol) tyres try all sticky stem trial tech - bars onza flat carbon finish *drive train (single speed with old dmr bashguard) hs33 maguras front and back. the parts with * next to them are the ones i fear are heavier than average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I would guess around 13kg. Average would be 10-11kg I reckon. Anything under 9kg is VERY light* *All real weights, not T-F weights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 My guess is around 12kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 ill report back later with a weight. It funny though with me because although i want a lighter bike i just dont feel safe no matter how smoothly i ride on anything less than my dark angel cranks lol If i had a sponsorship deal that included free part replacments i might not be so worried lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 ill report back later with a weight. It funny though with me because although i want a lighter bike i just dont feel safe no matter how smoothly i ride on anything less than my dark angel cranks lol If i had a sponsorship deal that included free part replacments i might not be so worried lol My bike is 9.1kg with a pretty much bombproof spec apart from perhaps the forks (BT f6 - a bit flexy but Im not harsh on forks so no worries). The frame is reasonably lightweight 1590g (was featherweight back in '06 when it was made!), some sensible choices for parts and it can get pretty light - Ive not modified my bike at all (hole drilling etc) to save weight apart from machining the cloud9 bash down into a single side UCI. Look at getting some trialtechs, expensive but should last a good while, certainly alot of people that are harsh on the front end rely on them. For the cranks, invest in some middleburns, not only are they the lightest cranks going, theyre also warranted for trials use so if you do snap them you can get a replacement free/cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mac Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 i've went lite weight but strong i'd say. comes in at 8.7kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Evil1 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Currently at 10.5kg Ride comps, but isnt really comp weight. More, just what was available and is strong ish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I think the official weight (added up from all the weights on tartybikes) for mine is about 9.2kg but I've weighed it around 9.9ish. That's with mostly middle of the road stuff as well. I used the sun bfm's when I first started about 11 years ago, still got them built on some stx-rc hubs at my dads house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I think the official weight (added up from all the weights on tartybikes) for mine is about 9.2kg but I've weighed it around 9.9ish. That's with mostly middle of the road stuff as well. I used the sun bfm's when I first started about 11 years ago, still got them built on some stx-rc hubs at my dads house! yeah they have a plastic area where the nipples attach lol their a pain in the arse with the limey frame though as they are only 29mm and i have to overfill my maguras for them to work properly lol cant buy a fatter rim though without replacing cranks as my dark angels are realy strait and make contact with the magura cylinders on the back if i move them out to fit a wide rim lol bodge bodge bodge for me lolNearly forgot about my bike weight. turns out my bike is about 12.5kg i weighed it on some fishing hanging scales lol Im actually surrised considering the parts list..... Onza Limey 3 frame * Onza Fall guy Forks (i snapped 2 sets of alloys doing front hops and got these complimentary) lol * Sun mammoth fat rims (Front and back)(i think they were made for downhill lol) Hope pro 2 in the back * 24/7 Dark angel 3 piece steel forged cranks (heavy lol) tyres try all sticky stem trial tech - bars onza flat carbon finish *drive train (single speed with old dmr bashguard) hs33 maguras front and back. COnsidering 10kg is considered about average im not that worried now about getting lighter parts until these eventually break. Im not comp riding at the mo so im not worried about being at a disadvantage but if i do start i may just buy myself a complete 20inch. P.s just have to work on my technique and a little bit of power/strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 My new bike is gonna be so light with my own frame! I'll tell you when I get all my parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 When I did comps, the lightest I ever had my bike was 9.8kg I think. I go for reliability over weight saving, I don't like having things flex and take away from the precision, I like to have grippy tyres that have the most grip and decent puncture protection as there is no point having a light bike and then not being able to do anything due to the tyres not gripping, bouncing you off rocks and getting punctures. Right now my street bike weighs around 11kg and that seems plenty light enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I would agree 10-11kg for an average (read not extortionate) comp/natty build ( AKA 'Real trials' ) My Zebdi comes in at 10+ (closer to 11kg) and that is with 6 gears so one can get the weight down with careful planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 you forgot ... and money lol If i had the money id have a street and comp 26 and the same 20 inch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 My Speedrace fans 26" is currently 9.3Kg But a few new parts should see that drop below the 9Kg mark Weight saving can very quickly become an addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 you forgot ... and money lol If i had the money id have a street and comp 26 and the same 20 inch lol Not really, my Zebdi is made almost entirely of second hand stuff bought on here or ebay for peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 My zhi is 9.4kg.... Pretty much the lightest I'm willing to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 my echo weighs 10.4kg without even trying to save weight. need to put him on a diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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