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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: lanee on June 30, 2003, 01:57:23 am

Title: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: lanee on June 30, 2003, 01:57:23 am

I have a stock '01 Disco Monkey.  What are some of the easiest, most cost effective, 'bang-for-the-buck' ways to reduce its weight?  (Already replaced the tires.)   Thanks.

Title: Re: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: pedro on June 30, 2003, 05:31:34 am

some number off the top of my head:
                           approx
                            wt saving       cost
1 air shock               300-400 gr     $100 (ebay)
2 wheelset              400-700 gr     $300-500
3 bottom brckt Ti         70-90         $50-75
4  saddle                      70-90         $50-75
5 eggbeater pedals      100-130       $75
6 seatpost/handlebar    100-150       $75/$75

You can continue with shifter/brake levers and crankset.

Title: Re: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: jimbo on June 30, 2003, 06:45:47 am

Go on a diet ;)



Seriously, you can spend some major bucks to lighten it up.  With that kind of money, you could buy a brand new bike.   :o



I know I could lighten my Evo by changing the fork, wheelset, tires and disk brakes (to Vs).  The problem is I like my fork because it plush.  I like my fat tires because it keeps my right side up.  The wider rim on my wheelset keeps my fat tires working right.  I won't give up my disk brakes.  



I took out my light hardtail the other day just for fun on a technical trail.  A quarter way through the ride, I let some air out of the tires trying to smooth out the ride.  Half way through the ride, my fingers were getting cramped trying to modulate the V-brakes.  The next day my arms and shoulders were sore because the 3 pound fork wasn't plush enough.  [smiley=coolfrown.gif] I think I'll just use that bike for races, non technical rides and street.



Oh yeah, my next bike will probably be heavier than my 32 pound Evo. ;D

Title: Re: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: Carbon_Angus on June 30, 2003, 10:38:29 am

you've really done the first one, as far as tires, maybe go with a lighter inner tube, or switch to a Stan's system.

the wheels them selves would be next on the list. you could then spend some real $$$ and I don't think you'd see a difference. oh maybe replace the Noleen with an air shock....

an efficient pedal stroke and position climbing can really help.

i have a pretty good mix on my Oz, but then i sling my Camelbak on and my Boy Scout "always prepared" list of items i always bring, i'm scared to weigh it actually. still on the Nr-2 waiting to blow before i upgrade

[smiley=beer.gif]

Title: Re: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: lanee on July 01, 2003, 01:59:54 am

I should have mentioned that the reason I'm trying to cut the weight is that I don't plan on really riding the bike hard in the next few months...mostly urban an light trails.  So, I don't need really stout stuff...just cheapo crap.  I did kinda notice how heavy the wheels were.  I'll try to find a deal on a budget disc compatible set.  (Recomendations welcome!)

Title: Re: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: pedro on July 01, 2003, 03:30:52 pm

patience and ebay are your best bet. If you plan not to spend much money you may end up with wheels that weight as much as what you already have.
In ebay you may get a deal on light wheels or hubs and rims. Light stuff: Chris King,   Crossmax,   Bontrager,  maybe XT, or XTR and there must be others

Title: Re: What is best way to reduce D-monkey weight?
Post by: RoentgenRanger on July 02, 2003, 09:48:49 am

Jenson USA has Deore discs on Sun DS-2's for less than $100...