K2 / Proflex Riders Group
General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: jeffhop on October 20, 2005, 03:14:04 am
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here goes, im having a go at attaching images to a post for the first time so dont laugh if it doesnt work [smiley=laughing.gif] just been upgrading some bits and im pretty happy with the results, tell me what you think. here goes new truvativ stylo gpx a whole 200gramms lighter than my previous chainset
(http://idriders.com/cgi-bin/album_k2.pl?photo=jeffhop/PICT0117.JPG;photo_height=500)
nice new frm webstem 10mm shorter than the race face one it replaced and 90gramms lighter
(http://idriders.com/cgi-bin/album_k2.pl?photo=jeffhop/PICT0119.JPG;photo_height=500
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carbon bottle cage no logos! well it had to be didnt it ;)
(http://idriders.com/cgi-bin/album_k2.pl?photo=jeffhop/PICT0118.JPG;photo_height=500)
spesh body geom grips (they actually work)
(http://idriders.com/cgi-bin/album_k2.pl?photo=jeffhop/PICT0122.JPG;photo_height=500)
and this is what it all looks like now(http://idriders.com/cgi-bin/album_k2.pl?photo=jeffhop/PICT0121.JPG;photo_height=500)
ive also ditched the race face seatpost and got an inline ringle one now to further shorten the cockpit, so there we are if the pics dont work i will look a bit silly ;D
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bugger!! well i now look a bit silly :( what did i do wrong ???
have a look in my album for the pics
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hmmmmmmmm
try again
(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/jeffhop/PICT0117.JPG)
(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/jeffhop/PICT0119.JPG)
(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/jeffhop/PICT0118.JPG)
(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/jeffhop/PICT0122.JPG)
(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/jeffhop/PICT0121.JPG)
whole bike now weighs in at 27lbs
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success!
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Yay you got it [smiley=laughing.gif]
not getting that bike dirty again are you ??? :P
nice additions though [smiley=nod.gif],keep going and soon you'll be down to around 25Lbs.
It will get addictive adding new parts to that frame,
I know,been there :-[
Simon.
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well im open to suggestions if anyone can think of a way to lose 2lb off it, cheap of course ;D
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Looks real nice Jeff! I have to start putting mine on a diet too. But, I'm enjoying the nice days that we are still getting here in the NW side of the 48 states :). Have'ta ride now ;)!
Cheers!
-Chad
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Wow!
Your Oz just looks stupid fast! Nice job.
As far as losing another 2 lbs, good luck. It's all up to shaving grams on bits and pieces now.
Put that puppy on the scales. Inquiring minds want to know.
Terry
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Congrats Jeff! Glad to see you got the pic posting working. ;)
I knew I shouldn't have looked when I saw Oz in the thread title. [smiley=disbelief.gif] Mmmmmm, all the carbon. [smiley=nod.gif]
Looks GREAT man!
Oh, likewise what Terry said. The carbon bits, stem, tires, wheels.... you're gonna be a broke man to drop much more weight off the Oz.
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S3x on wheels!!! (http://idriders.com/newforum/YaBBImages/tongue.gif) (http://idriders.com/newforum/YaBBImages/shocked.gif)
I have a great way of shaving 99% off the weight of the bike! - you post the gorgeous thang to moi! - and keep the carbon bottle cage. (http://idriders.com/newforum/YaBBImages/wink.gif)
cheers Dan [smiley=beer.gif]
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bike porn.
fantastic!
callum
rds
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the weight of the bike as it stands now is 27lb, ive identified a few places where i think i may be able to shave a pound off it for a smallish outlay, seat and post: currently weigh in at 265 and 294 grams, tyres and tubes: currently weigh 540 (each)/170 (each) but are hard to puncture so will stay on over the winter, cassette is a basic 9speed sram probably over 300grams. i could also possibly change the steel brake discs for ti ones the list could possibly be endless and expensive!
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27 lbs is good Jeff!
The seat I have is a WTB Shadow V Stealth at 195 grams, seat post is easton CT2 at 170 grams. The seat is just comfy enough and the post gives alittle to compliment the seat. I am happy with both. Also I picked up a carbon color clamp that weighs 18 grams.
Your tires are bombproof, I would not change. The tubes I am currently using are Bongtager superlites at 90 grams each, and come in a 2.3 size for my Mutanoraptor 2.4. Holding up better than Maxxis flyweights, they would split at the seem.
Never seen ti rotors before, hmmmm, but Stan's makes a coated aluminum one.
How about pedals?
Good luck,
Terry
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Hey Jeff, don't waste your time with the Ti rotors. It's been a well documented fact (check on MTBR) that they, honestly, suck.
The Stan's coated aluminum rotors that Terry mentioned are holding up reportedly well so far. Watch which pads you need with them.
Damn! 27 pounds. [smiley=blankstare.gif] < blank stare of jealousy
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Jeff,what hubs spokes and rims are you using,can't quite make them out,
weight loss in this area makes the biggest ride difference IMHO,though yours maybe light weight items anyway,
Ti railed saddles are always a nice addition,
hope the ride is as good as you hoped,glad its gone to home that appreciates it.
Simon.
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Simon,
the wheels are A Class Vectra D2's. I have a set on my carbon hardtail. they are fairly light and are basically bombproof.
Jeff picked a good set of wheels, and they are also relatively inexpensive.
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yup your right dennis, they are vectra d2`s, they were tested in this months singletrack magazine and they were listed as weighing 740 grams front and 1045 grams rear which competes well with other wheels that cost twice as much such as the mavic crossride disc at 872 f and 964 r, they are 11 grams heavier for twice the listed price. by the way i only paid £64 for mine brand new off ebay!! not £229 which is the listed price. ive had them nearly a year and have yet to touch them with a spoke key.
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well ive just lost 140 grammes off the bike after buying a use alien seatpost! the diet goes on
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140 grams. That's a huge chunk of tonnage.
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mmm dunno if thats a mickey take or not, i just think of it this way, i cant afford super light wheelsets costing more than i paid for my car or titanium this or that, i have to buy the lightest components i can within my very restricted budget. im trying to get the bike below 26lbs which is my goal and very respectable for a `99 bike and a hell of a lot better than some of todays exotica, sorry if ive taken the last remark the wrong way but im on a mission!!
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No man, keep hacking away! A little bit goes a long way! 140 grames is almost 1/3 of a lb. in one shot. A few more like that and you will make the goal.
I have my oz down to 26.5 lbs on mostly Ebay gear, or discount catalog purchases. But man it is tough going lighter without sacrificing comfort. Actually I have started upgrading my other bike now that Ozzy rides so good. I am planning on keeping the V-brake on the rear as it is so smooth and light.
Try the tubes next. I have found that with the fat tires I am pinch flating less. So I am running a 90 gram tube in a 2.4 front tire relliably.
Terry
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How many times have I mentioned that mine weighs 24.25 lbs/ 11 kg? :P And that's with a Girvin fork. I'll be quiet now. But sweet ride none the less. Probablly must of the wieght comes from the bullet proof tires. I'm running mich Comp S Lites with a Stan's tubless conversion. Even at over 200lbs, I've never had a problem with flats. Enjoy the sweet ride man.
Rich