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The wheels are off an entry level Giant MTB and are centrelock hubs so not particularly light but still a damn sight lighter than the stock wheels which came on it.
Mine's probably about 1 lb lighter than the stock spec.
The wheels came with 180 front and 160 rear discs and as I didn't have a 140 to hand that's what's on it for now so you could lose a bit there.
If you're looking for a featherweight then you will be disappointed - the frame and fork are still pretty beefy as they're designed for taking loads.
I'm still made up with it though - it's comfy and stable and the finish is holding up well.
thanks for that - good to know, certainly makes it a contender.
cheers
So how are those Hold-sworths holding up? pun intended.
any issues?
Frames are Half price atm.
Mines still fine, and at that price I'd buy again
Talk to @rustykwak on Twitter he's got one
IG https://www.instagram.com/rustykwak/
So far no issues whatsoever... everything works like its supposed to.
first semi-service to tune/tweek stuff after break-in period was after 3k mark. Really comfy ride ( mine is with 32 tyres ) fitted with mudguards for winter, longest ride so far was 260-ish km and it was pleasant... didnt make me stiff, cramped, sore, agitated and aggravated. In short: yes I would buy it again
Tempted by one of these as they're very cheap currently, but as with most things fall between Medium and Large.
Anyone any comments to make on the fit compared to other bikes?
cheers
[list]I'm 5'7" on a medium stelvio with an 80mm stem and in quite an upright position
thanks - think i might go up to the large then. cheers
So, it turns out my old 525 was on GP 4 Seasons not gatorskins?
My mate has given me some Vitoria Open Pave CG to try and it's a quite obvious difference, much more lively and less dead feeling! Done about three rides now and has really altered the ride, still very comfy on poor surfaces but rolls much better, very happy, thanks for the heads up.
Anyone want some cheap folding gatorskins!
Worth an email to Planet X regarding sizes they were very helpful.
In case anyone is interested I found some guards to fit the stelvio with 650 x 47 horizons [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flinger-F50-Deluxe-700-x-50-mm-Mudguards-in-Black-and-Silver-for-Road-MTB-Bike/131654368621?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=431044153934&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 ]here[/url]
Front disk side stays need a bit of adjustment to clear the caliper but there's enough length on the stays to do so.
I have been looking at this for the better half, if I go for standard bike, small frame, it adds £20 in upgrades to the basket?
I'm considering Holdsworth Elan frame as a winter build. Anyone know what the frame weights? Px site says 2330gr for the frame but that's same with all Holdsworth steel frames, but i gues that's close anyway.
My current bike has 2400gr steelframe and that's a touring bike frame. It doesn't give as smooth ride as i would like and because i don't tour that's not the best bike for my purposes.
Still happy with the bike, who has them?
Yup they're not light but my stelvio gives a smooth ride. Long days on rough roads are not a problem.