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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 16:39:58 GMT
I am wanting to try and reduce the weight of my t3 bike, does anyone know what the wheels (minus tubes / tyres) weigh ?, handlebars ? any other tips ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 18:45:49 GMT
I can't tell you what they weigh but changing wheels will yield the most significant weight reduction, assuming you replace them with quality. I lost 600grams changing the wheels on my T7.
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Post by tribe5a on Aug 12, 2013 19:18:20 GMT
Reducing rolling weight will provide the most noticeable reduction.
So wheels are a good starting point. Just a tyre change can make noticeable differences, or replacing the wheels entirely. I run on Mavic Aksiums as I used to have them on my previous road bike an was more than satisfied with them.
Changing handlebars, seatposts & groupsets will produce only marginal feel (if any) when out on rides, in terms of reduced weight.
The amount you have to play with is key to this. & why are you looking to reduce the weight? Is it to get the bike to roll faster, or is it just purely an aim to have a light T3?
And finally, consider reducing the weight of the rider, if necessary!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 19:58:29 GMT
Reducing rolling weight will provide the most noticeable reduction. So wheels are a good starting point. Just a tyre change can make noticeable differences, or replacing the wheels entirely. I run on Mavic Aksiums as I used to have them on my previous road bike an was more than satisfied with them. Changing handlebars, seatposts & groupsets will produce only marginal feel (if any) when out on rides, in terms of reduced weight. The amount you have to play with is key to this. & why are you looking to reduce the weight? Is it to get the bike to roll faster, or is it just purely an aim to have a light T3? And finally, consider reducing the weight of the rider, if necessary!This is true if it applies to you. It's one of the rules we preach here at TOC. "Above all else, reduce your weight before you even go near the bike". So the use of the word "diet" is spot on.
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Post by johnc60 on Aug 12, 2013 21:02:49 GMT
Reducing rolling weight will provide the most noticeable reduction. So wheels are a good starting point. Just a tyre change can make noticeable differences, or replacing the wheels entirely. I run on Mavic Aksiums as I used to have them on my previous road bike an was more than satisfied with them. Changing handlebars, seatposts & groupsets will produce only marginal feel (if any) when out on rides, in terms of reduced weight. The amount you have to play with is key to this. & why are you looking to reduce the weight? Is it to get the bike to roll faster, or is it just purely an aim to have a light T3? And finally, consider reducing the weight of the rider, if necessary!This is true if it applies to you. It's one of the rules we preach here at TOC. "Above all else, reduce your weight before you even go near the bike". So the use of the word "diet" is spot on. +1 The biggest weight saving is usully to be found in the engine room.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2013 4:49:15 GMT
Thanks, I have done the hard weight loss (mine) since starting riding 16 months ago, just under 2 and a half stone lost :0)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2013 10:51:32 GMT
Well done. That is brilliant. Any more to shed? Normally most us can always cut more off the "engine room". if not, you deserve some lighter components to up your riding.
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