After recently purchasing the 2006 kona king kikapu frame from EarlofBarnet (excellent & trusted trader btw), I have built it up using all the components from my Gary fisher hardtail.
Took it out with my mates at weekend & I really struggled with the uphill bits. Downhill & over bumps is was brilliant & I just wish I had some left in the tank to push the bike to its limits but I was buggered.
Weighed it at work on some big arse digital scales and it is 30.2lbs
Now looking round on the net, this seems to be dh bike territory.
I'm unsure if it's just me being a mard-arse & needing more time to get used to the bike or is it really a bit on the porky side?
What do your fs xc bikes weigh?
Where's the best weight saving to be made?
Thanks
Adam
I'll post spec when I get home tomorrow to see if I can get some pointers.
Took it out with my mates at weekend & I really struggled with the uphill bits. Downhill & over bumps is was brilliant & I just wish I had some left in the tank to push the bike to its limits but I was buggered.
Weighed it at work on some big arse digital scales and it is 30.2lbs
Now looking round on the net, this seems to be dh bike territory.
I'm unsure if it's just me being a mard-arse & needing more time to get used to the bike or is it really a bit on the porky side?
What do your fs xc bikes weigh?
Where's the best weight saving to be made?
Thanks
Adam
I'll post spec when I get home tomorrow to see if I can get some pointers.