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The plan was to build a fully-useable, winter hack / everyday bike. I've built a Kona Cinder Cone that tips the scales at a fraction over 24lbs. But I want it to be lighter However, I think although I could add titanium crank bolts and a few other minor ti bits, the majority of 'excess' weight now lies in the frame. I.e. if I went carbon or titanium I'd lose 1-1.5 lbs. Take a look at the specs below, is there any further weight reductions to be had for a reasonable sum, short of buying a new frame?
SP
Frame: 2005 Kona Cinder Cone – 7005 butted aluminium (19”) (titanium v-brake mounts, bottle cage bolts)
Fork: 2003 Fox Float 100 RLC (titanium v-brake mounts)
Headset: FSA Orbit MX (titanium bolt)
Stem: FSA XC-140 (titanium bolts on order)
Handlebar: Raleigh Titanium
Grips: Ritchey WCS foam
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M750 (titanium mounting and pinch bolts)
Brake Pads: Shimano Deore XT M750
Brake Cables: Shimano Deore XT
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT M739 (titanium bolts)
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M750 (titanium bolts)
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M750 (titanium bolts)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M760
Derailleur Cables: Shimano Deore XT
Cassette: Shimano Deore XT M760
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT M752
Crank Bolts: Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings: Shimano Deore XT
Chainring bolts: Aluminium
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES71
Pedals: - Shimano SPD M540
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M760
Hub Skewers: Tune
Rims: Mavic XC717 (rim-brake specific, 36 hole)
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT Swiss Stainless
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2010
Tubes: Kenda Super Light
Saddle: Fi’zi:k (carbon / Kevlar / titanium)
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Carbon (titanium bolts)
Seatpost Binder: Tune
Weight: 24.1 lbs
SP
Frame: 2005 Kona Cinder Cone – 7005 butted aluminium (19”) (titanium v-brake mounts, bottle cage bolts)
Fork: 2003 Fox Float 100 RLC (titanium v-brake mounts)
Headset: FSA Orbit MX (titanium bolt)
Stem: FSA XC-140 (titanium bolts on order)
Handlebar: Raleigh Titanium
Grips: Ritchey WCS foam
Brakes: Shimano Deore XT M750 (titanium mounting and pinch bolts)
Brake Pads: Shimano Deore XT M750
Brake Cables: Shimano Deore XT
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT M739 (titanium bolts)
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M750 (titanium bolts)
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M750 (titanium bolts)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M760
Derailleur Cables: Shimano Deore XT
Cassette: Shimano Deore XT M760
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT M752
Crank Bolts: Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings: Shimano Deore XT
Chainring bolts: Aluminium
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES71
Pedals: - Shimano SPD M540
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M760
Hub Skewers: Tune
Rims: Mavic XC717 (rim-brake specific, 36 hole)
Nipples: DT
Spokes: DT Swiss Stainless
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2010
Tubes: Kenda Super Light
Saddle: Fi’zi:k (carbon / Kevlar / titanium)
Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Carbon (titanium bolts)
Seatpost Binder: Tune
Weight: 24.1 lbs