Khs Lightweight on a budget

[vincenth]

If you're 'flexible' about period correctness a later Dura Ace or Ultegra rear mech can be quite light. 7800(185g), 7700(195g), 6600(205g) for example and they should be fine for up to 28 teeth.

I am a little bit flexible, the overall look and feel of the bike should still be retro. For example I wont be using v brakes but modern parts like tires, maybe seatpost or bottom bracket are fine.
I recently build a 3x mtb with a short cage and srp pivot bolt, might do the same for this one.

 

[vincenth]

When I built my IFT (see signature) I was disappointed by how heavy the stem was, but it matches the fork/is OEM so it stayed. Mine came in at 9.69kg.

Sorry but I cant work out the signature bit, is it a link to your build thread?
aesthetics are worth something as well!

 

[Once A Hero]

Sorry but I cant work out the signature bit, is it a link to your build thread?
aesthetics are worth something as well!

1992 Marin Indian Fire Trail - Upgraded!

Collection Bike #3 Following another bike theft (my ProFlex 550, see here viewtopic.php?f=6&t=384557), early in ‘92 I found myself in Cycle Care High Wycombe drooling over a replacement. This time it was a Marin Indian Fire Trail, purple fork/stem/decal variant, which was in stock and in my...

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[hamster]

Switch to thumbies, saves a lot of weight generally

 

[bikeworkshop]

Downtube shifters.
Or even the stem mounted ones.
Also save massively on cable!

 

[vincenth]

Bummer!
Found a crack in the bb shell, is it always the same with these lightweight alloy frames or is it just me having bad luck? Well at least I only Just started sanding and have not wasted hours of sanding, more sanding, polishing and even more polishing .
This project is on hold for now.
If youre in need of a marin mech hanger give me a shout!