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spankdigga wrote:

just checked the racing bars and they are super small and some weigh more then my current Shadow bars

Powerlite powerbend bars, thank me later...

Ti bolts in everything, remove the fork compression bolt, carbon headset spacers or trim excess steer tube, ditch the detangler for a linear straight cable, cut axles down to be flush with the end of the nuts, if you're running 25/9, drop to 23/8, drill holes in bb cone spacer, drill holes in bb tube spacer, Ti spokes and Alloy nips, radial laced front wheel, rim plugs instead of rim tape, strip all paint and stickers.

Last edited by chillywilly263 (2012-05-09 11:22am)

chillywilly263 wrote:

Ti bolts in everything, remove the fork compression bolt, carbon headset spacers or trim excess steer tube, ditch the detangler for a linear straight cable, cut axles down to be flush with the end of the nuts, if you're running 25/9, drop to 23/8, drill holes in bb cone spacer, drill holes in bb tube spacer, Ti spokes and Alloy nips, radial laced front wheel, rim plugs instead of rim tape, strip all paint and stickers.

you guys all thought the bike looked badass now you want me to strip the paint and stickers?? lol...theres gotta be abother way. I just lost 2 oz's on the 18" tubes i just bought on lunch...I just ordered the tree balsa pegs that I will put on the goofy side of my bike that brings me down another 2 oz's so im already down 4 oz's. only need a lil bit more to go.

Someone please find me some light bars and forks that come in white preferably and lets call this a day

spankdigga wrote:

chillywilly263 wrote:

Ti bolts in everything, remove the fork compression bolt, carbon headset spacers or trim excess steer tube, ditch the detangler for a linear straight cable, cut axles down to be flush with the end of the nuts, if you're running 25/9, drop to 23/8, drill holes in bb cone spacer, drill holes in bb tube spacer, Ti spokes and Alloy nips, radial laced front wheel, rim plugs instead of rim tape, strip all paint and stickers.

say that in english now please

That is English. It's a list of shit you can do to lighten up your already too light bike.

This better?
Replace all steel bolts with Titanium bolts
Once your headset is tightened down, remove the fork compression bolt.
If you must use spacers between your stem and headset (for handlebar height), use carbon fiber, if not, trim the excess length off your steer tube.
Take off your detangler setup and use a straight linear cable.
Cut the excess length off your axles so they are flush with your axle nuts when everything is snugged down.
Downsize your gear ratio; smaller chainwheel, driver, and chain means less weight.
Drill holes around the cone spacers on the outside of your bottom bracket.
Drill holes in the tube spacer that goes between the bearings in your bottom bracket.
Replace the steel spokes and brass nipples with Titanium spokes and aluminum nipples.
Radial lace the front wheel. The shorter the spoke, the lighter the weight.
There are companies that make little plastic or rubber plugs to plug the spoke holes. They are lighter than rim tape.

I would go with new tires,probably Maxxis Grifter tires,really light weight and pretty nice. That's what I ride. Also a hollow chain and try the Fly Bikes Cobra tubes. I heard they are pretty light weight and strong.

chillywilly263 wrote:

This better?
Replace all steel bolts with Titanium bolts
Once your headset is tightened down, remove the fork compression bolt.
If you must use spacers between your stem and headset (for handlebar height), use carbon fiber, if not, trim the excess length off your steer tube.
Take off your detangler setup and use a straight linear cable.
Cut the excess length off your axles so they are flush with your axle nuts when everything is snugged down.
Downsize your gear ratio; smaller chainwheel, driver, and chain means less weight.
Drill holes around the cone spacers on the outside of your bottom bracket.
Drill holes in the tube spacer that goes between the bearings in your bottom bracket.
Replace the steel spokes and brass nipples with Titanium spokes and aluminum nipples.
Radial lace the front wheel. The shorter the spoke, the lighter the weight.
There are companies that make little plastic or rubber plugs to plug the spoke holes. They are lighter than rim tape.

much better, thanks

the first go sounded like gibberish to me

Dirty Habits wrote:

Get Rid Of The Grips/Brakes/Seat/Seatpost And Pegs And Your Set!!!!! Show Pic's After You Do This!!!

Almost Forgot!!!!!!!!  Drill HOLES ALL OVER THE FRAME/FORKS/STEM And BARS!!!!!!!!!  Show Pic's After You Do This!!! HURRY!!

spankdigga wrote:

oldmanjoe wrote:

oldmanjoe wrote:

And I thought weight weenies rode road bikes. Who knew?

I know, d1ck comment. But really, what is the purpose? I'd start by taking every peg off that I don't regularly use. Get rid of the comfy seat and use one of those stupid race seats.

But honestly, I'd just ride it. It looks good, and that is a respectable weight for a bike with four pegs.

Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

If you grind, then I'm at a loss.

I use Tree Balsa pegs on my flat bike, and they are lighter than the plastic ones I replaced them with. I don't know by how much, but you can feel it when you pick them up. But I wouldn't use them to grind with. If you like to grind, you have to pay a weight price, period.

Animal Butcher pegs, go buy them and thank me later

THE BUTCHERS ARE SICK LIGHT AND SOLID ......

chillywilly263 wrote:

spankdigga wrote:

chillywilly263 wrote:

Ti bolts in everything, remove the fork compression bolt, carbon headset spacers or trim excess steer tube, ditch the detangler for a linear straight cable, cut axles down to be flush with the end of the nuts, if you're running 25/9, drop to 23/8, drill holes in bb cone spacer, drill holes in bb tube spacer, Ti spokes and Alloy nips, radial laced front wheel, rim plugs instead of rim tape, strip all paint and stickers.

say that in english now please

That is English. It's a list of shit you can do to lighten up your already too light bike.

I DONT HAVE SUCK A CATCHY TAGLINE OVER HERE THEM GUYS HATE ME OVER THERE ...

Dirty Habits wrote:

Dirty Habits wrote:

Get Rid Of The Grips/Brakes/Seat/Seatpost And Pegs And Your Set!!!!! Show Pic's After You Do This!!!

Almost Forgot!!!!!!!!  Drill HOLES ALL OVER THE FRAME/FORKS/STEM And BARS!!!!!!!!!  Show Pic's After You Do This!!! HURRY!!

im on it!!! pics up soon, then you can bang my bike since your bf wont let you anymore.. 5/8 drill bit to big? lemme know and HURRY

Last edited by cat-walk (2012-05-09 2:46pm)

You could change the cranks to a set of profiles...

Primo Hollowbites with TI spindle = 28.2 ounces (33 oz for cranks for cranks - 11.1 ounces  = factory spindle, Ti spindle = 6.3 ounces. so a savings of 4.8 ounces with Ti)
Profile GDH splinedrive with Ti spindle = 24.4 ounces
Also go to the Ti tanium bolts for it that shoud save you another ounce at least.

I know you said you dont wanna change your seat and seatpost but...

Fiend seat + Shadow post = 19.3 (seat = 11.9 ounces + shadow post 7.4 ounces)
Stolen thermalite seat+post combo = 7.7 ounces. http://www.danscomp.com/470233.php

Heck that is almost a pound right there!!! Do some of the other tricks people have talked about (the light tubes etc) and you could get her down to under 20!