Re: The good old days when bike manufacturers publicised wei
I bought a modern bike, pretty much 10 kilos (ready to ride)
1000 quids worth of upgrades, used a lot of the removed bits on other bikes (brakes, wheels, bar, chain set) so "saved" 500+ there. (The wife disagrees)
Bike is now about 9, maybe a gnats nut under. Which is the same weight as the top of the range bike, give or take 100 grams.
The top of the range bike cost (at the time) about 3000 quid more.
bonus is I can still use rapid rise, instead of sram.
TBH, the last thing anyone looking at, and needing a lightweight bike should be doing is buying a complete bike "as is" as if you are that bothered about it, you are unlikely to want the same kit on your bike as the manufacturers purchase agent wants you to have.
I bought a modern bike, pretty much 10 kilos (ready to ride)
1000 quids worth of upgrades, used a lot of the removed bits on other bikes (brakes, wheels, bar, chain set) so "saved" 500+ there. (The wife disagrees)
Bike is now about 9, maybe a gnats nut under. Which is the same weight as the top of the range bike, give or take 100 grams.
The top of the range bike cost (at the time) about 3000 quid more.
bonus is I can still use rapid rise, instead of sram.
TBH, the last thing anyone looking at, and needing a lightweight bike should be doing is buying a complete bike "as is" as if you are that bothered about it, you are unlikely to want the same kit on your bike as the manufacturers purchase agent wants you to have.