I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.?
I just switched frame & fork from a Scandium frame / carbon fork to a Trek carbon fiber frame & carbon fork. (I did this mainly because the old bike has vibrated on a downhill run a couple of times.) I'm now down from about 19.75 lbs (8.96 kg) to just under 19.5 lbs (8.85 kg) for the complete bike, including bottle cages, saddle bag, computer, etc.
I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.?
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I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.?
I just switched frame & fork from a Scandium frame / carbon fork to a Trek carbon fiber frame & carbon fork. (I did this mainly because the old bike has vibrated on a downhill run a couple of times.) I'm now down from about 19.75 lbs (8.96 kg) to just under 19.5 lbs (8.85 kg) for the complete bike, including bottle cages, saddle bag, computer, etc.
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I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.?
I just switched frame & fork from a Scandium frame / carbon fork to a Trek carbon fiber frame & carbon fork. (I did this mainly because the old bike has vibrated on a downhill run a couple of times.) I'm now down from about 19.75 lbs (8.96 kg) to just under 19.5 lbs (8.85 kg) for the complete bike, including bottle cages, saddle bag, computer, etc.
Saddle bag? Fred??
Where do you care your flat kit? I carry 2 tubes and a patch kit under my seat. What the hell is wrong with that? What do you do for flat tires?
Originally posted by Colin Campbell I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.?
I just switched frame & fork from a Scandium frame / carbon fork to a Trek carbon fiber frame & carbon fork. (I did this mainly because the old bike has vibrated on a downhill run a couple of times.) I'm now down from about 19.75 lbs (8.96 kg) to just under 19.5 lbs (8.85 kg) for the complete bike, including bottle cages, saddle bag, computer, etc.
I have a 14 year old Specialized Epic. The frame is carbon tubes with aluminum lugs and aluminum forks. I had a fierce vibration problem which turned out to be worn out wheels. At 25 mph the bike was downright scary. Welded machined wheels soon fixed that.
I'm buying a Bianchi San Lorenzo. It has the scandium/aluminum alloy frame and carbon fork. When I test road it, I took it down a steep winding road with no problems. Rock solid. Say it isn't so, Joe.
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I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.?
I just switched frame & fork from a Scandium frame / carbon fork to a Trek carbon fiber frame & carbon fork. (I did this mainly because the old bike has vibrated on a downhill run a couple of times.) I'm now down from about 19.75 lbs (8.96 kg) to just under 19.5 lbs (8.85 kg) for the complete bike, including bottle cages, saddle bag, computer, etc.
Saddle bag? Fred??
Where do you care your flat kit? I carry 2 tubes and a patch kit under my seat. What the hell is wrong with that? What do you do for flat tires?
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>I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight is typical for the frame & >fork, the wheels, the components, saddle & seatpost, etc.? > >I just switched frame & fork from a Scandium frame / carbon fork to a Trek carbon fiber frame & >carbon fork. (I did this mainly because the old bike has vibrated on a downhill run a couple of >times.) I'm now down from about 19.75 lbs (8.96 kg) to just under 19.5 lbs (8.85 kg) for the >complete bike, including bottle cages, saddle bag, computer, etc.
Saddle bag? Fred??
Where do you care your flat kit? I carry 2 tubes and a patch kit under my seat. What the hell is wrong with that? What do you do for flat tires?
The pockets of my Jersey? There's nothing wrong with saddle bags unless their on your old ladies thighs.......
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"Colin Campbell" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]... > I'm not a bike builder / mechanic. What part of total bike weight
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Saddle bag? Fred??
Where do you care your flat kit? I carry 2 tubes and a patch kit under
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seat. What the hell is wrong with that? What do you do for flat tires?
Ken doesn't know how to fix a flat.
-RJ
Why have TWO tubes AND a patch kit? Redundancy is nice, but who the hell is going to sit on the side of the road and patch a tube?
Why have TWO tubes AND a patch kit? Redundancy is nice, but who the hell
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going to sit on the side of the road and patch a tube?
When you get two flats simultaneously from accidentally riding through glass, and are unlucky to get another flat later in the ride, you'll be glad to have a patch kit.
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> > Why have TWO tubes AND a patch kit? Redundancy is nice, but who the
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That's what riding buddies are for.
Wrong, if you were with me and weren't prepared to be self suffieient,
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be walking.
Anyone that's goes out planning to depend on others, should stay home.
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That is why I used the word "Buddy". No one I know rides with 2 tubes, a patch kit, a pump, a change of clothes, and two tires - just in case. May as well hire a sag to keep you company along the way. Why not get a BOB trailer and bring along a six pack and a dozen donuts while you're at it.
