Chopper the ex Copper
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But then it's meaningless if it's more limp than Larry Graysons wrist.
Frame weights .... Good weight for a steel MTB frame?
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That depends on how fat you are.Chopper1192":zq92pidc said:
My 19 C-T Axis R comes in at 24.9lb built, with M737/9 groupo, M785 pedals, Flite ti, X-Lite seatpin, Judy SLs and hope ti/Mavic X517s. It is a great ride. My 19 C-T Axis (same frame) comes in at 23.5lb built, and is 99% factory spec, so M737, tripple butted forks, Weinmann rims. Great ride too.
The relevance of a light frame is much more about its ride qualities and feel than its contribution to bike-weight.
A light frame doesn't have to be a wet noodle at all, my Breezer weighs about 4lbs and gives a lovely supple ride, not the least bit wimpy - it all depends on tube profiles, diameters, construction and design. I've ridden much heavier frames that flexed every which way.
A light frame doesn't have to be a wet noodle at all, my Breezer weighs about 4lbs and gives a lovely supple ride, not the least bit wimpy - it all depends on tube profiles, diameters, construction and design. I've ridden much heavier frames that flexed every which way.
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ferrus":22p35k7j said:
4lbs is incredibly light, what is that made from?
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I chose my Zaskar all those years ago because it rode better for than the Prestige I'd borrowed, nowt has changed much - I'm still a bulky lump trying to ride a bicycle - super lightweight frames still feel like dry spaghetti. All my 'light' steel has gone with just the sturdy remaining.
