Where to start .....
I have an uncanny ability to build heavy bikes even from lightweight parts 😳
As such I was still surprised when my DJab (Now sadly sold 🙁 ) weighed 24+lbs.
Sooooo I saw that this frame had come up for sale and was in almost new condition. A deal was struck and I had 1083g frame .... surely a light build could be achieved ....... 😮
I've built this with as little additional outlay as possible. I have used much of the build from the Djab, a splattering of ti bolts, carbon bits etc. I did have to source a new seatpost and I decided as its currently a 1x9 to go with a larger chainring.
Not ridden in anger yet as have been super busy but will be out on it soon .... fingers crossed.
I have a final bit of fettling to do then will weigh it out of interest. I would like it to be about 20lbs 😕
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Mmmm Hot melt carbon 😉 :
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As always comments/suggestions etc welcome 8)
Looks lovely!
For proper weight weenie'ing, I'd drop the Reba and the Thompson post for something a bit lighter, but on the whole, very nice!
I'd forgotten how pretty the Flite saddle is.
For proper weight weenie'ing, I'd drop the Reba and the Thompson post for something a bit lighter, but on the whole, very nice!
+1, and the wheels (unless they're XRC330 rims?), and you could do better on the saddle
Nice: yes, weight weenie: no.
Decent frames those, a friend had a sub-19lb Be-One Blue a few years ago, was very nice.
[i]I have used much of the build from the Djab[/i]
realistically it'll be the frame weight difference lighter then 😉
it looks nice though and the main thing is how it rides, anyway.
Lawn needs a trim and the path could do with a jet wash and repoint!
Looks good and light enough.
wwaswas - MemberI have used much of the build from the Djab
realistically it'll be the frame weight difference lighter then
I was surprised that nearly a 1lb was saved by changing:
Grips, bars and rotors.
Fairly small outlay but significant weight saving
I should add that at circa 97kg many weight weenie bits are out of grasp ( i.e. the sub 85kg stuff)
Are they Hope hubs? You could definitely go lighter there, Hope's are quite a heavy hub
flange - MemberAre they Hope hubs? You could definitely go lighter there, Hope's are quite a heavy hub
They are.
Currently looking into the possibility of having some AtoZ hubs built into some Arch rims - should save maybe 200g.
That said the above build (with careful shopping around and buying used) has cost circa £1000 so I don't want to go crazy with the spending 😆
Go for Crests or Arch Ex rims.
[i] I would like it to be about 20lbs
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To be a weight weenie, there is no ABOUT!
I've got a nice set of industry 9's for sale, or a set of Tune's on 355s - both PROPER light....
flange - MemberI've got a nice set of industry 9's for sale, or a set of Tune's on 355s - both PROPER light....
Could you email me some details squire .....
He's 97kg..., be careful on the WW kit recs
I've got a nice set of industry 9's for sale, or a set of Tune's on 355s - both PROPER light....
Both heavier than my £300 A2Z/Podiums though 😉
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Lawn needs a trim and the path could do with a jet wash and repoint!
I know it's de rigueur to comment on the background on all bike pics and
I get that, I really do. What I don't get is this obsession with making things look like new. It's a [b]garden[/b]. A bit of moss here and there adds character. Why is everybody so anal about tidyness?
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To be fair, I'd be after a fair bit of money for the I9's as they've only done one race and cost me £900. But they're Oh-so pretty in red....
Just look at em...
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Both heavier than my £300 A2Z/Podiums though
Just bought myself a wheel jig and some A2Z hubs off of eBay. on it like a car bonnet....
Nick - Thank you 8)
By all accounts my garden if full of "character" at least the grass is green this year rather than the brown of last 😆
What rims are the I9s on? They do look awesome!
Handsome bike, but needs bar ends 8)
What rims are the I9s on?
Vintage (but new) 355's - I had to battle with the shop owner to buy them off him, they were in his bike hung on the wall. To be fair, I only bought them because they match my seatclamp and gear cable!
I had the older version of this frame and removed all paint for a full on weenie build. (and I hated the original paint colour)
The frame was re lacquered and came in at 1000 grams
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Good luck with those tyres in this weather ! 😉
They are a fine tyre for my trip to the shops and back ....... 😉
It's weigh an awful lot less without that ruddy great bucket full of water slapped in the middle of the frame.
geetee1972 - MemberIt's weigh an awful lot less without that ruddy great bucket full of water slapped in the middle of the frame.
Suffolk Camelbak ....
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I had the older version of this frame and removed all paint for a full on weenie build. (and I hated the original paint colour)
Chapeau!