Brother Big Bro needs to go on a diet

[retroJIM]

Just weighed the one supplied with the Big Bro Frame and it's only 20g. But it's quite a cheap looking thing. I notice they do a chunky CNC machined one with a lazer engraved logo. It's not Orange though...

Oak Leaf Seat Clamp | Brother Cycles

Lightweight aluminium seat clamp providing a crisp action and secure grip. The combination of barrel nut and bolt prevents the bolt from bending and reduces thread friction for greater gripping power…

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[Takingabreak]

did I hear 24.5lb?

 

[retroJIM]

did I hear 24.5lb?

Stop it!

 

[retroJIM]

Another change of stem and a couple of other tweaks.

 

[albash82]

This is really cool. Love what you've done and the documentation. I'm keen to do a weight weenie build. I'd hoped my Pahoehoe would go down that route. I was too excited to get it built and it was a half arsed job.
I might strip it down and start again
I was surprised you went down the Hope route for cranks on such a build! If you wanted to take some more off, I can probably sort you a mega deal on some RaceFace Next cranks.

 

[retroJIM]

This is really cool. Love what you've done and the documentation. I'm keen to do a weight weenie build. I'd hoped my Pahoehoe would go down that route. I was too excited to get it built and it was a half arsed job.
I might strip it down and start again
I was surprised you went down the Hope route for cranks on such a build! If you wanted to take some more off, I can probably sort you a mega deal on some RaceFace Next cranks.

Thanks! My original plan was for Middleburn cranks but at the time there was no stock in the size I wanted. I'm quite happy with the Hope ones though. I'm hoping to upgrade the brakes with some matching Hope levers and calipers at some point but that won't be for a while.

 

[The Kilt]

Have you investigated how much you would save going single speed? i know its not for everyone, but normally a great weight saver!

 

[retroJIM]

Have you investigated how much you would save going single speed? i know its not for everyone, but normally a great weight saver!

Not on this build but I've tried single speed on other bikes and it's not for me. Too many hills in Shropshire

 

[Takingabreak]

Another change of stem and a couple of other tweaks.

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nicely done

 

[retroJIM]

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