Old 07-09-20, 02:19 PM
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Steve B.
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Originally Posted by ridinsince80
Any guess on how much weight I would add or lose on wheels / tires if I switch from my stock 1992 touring wheels (Sun rims with Exage 500 hubs with Gatorskin tires). To the wider but new wheel /tire combo?
Its not hard to drop 2 lbs on slightly lighter wheels and lighter tires, but you should weigh the current wheels and tires then do online research as to alternatives. A lot of the bike weight is going to be in the frame as it’s designed for loaded touring, longer wheelbase, longer chain stays, heavier tubing for carrying loads, etc.... so you’re fighting that with no way to fix.

My Miyata touring bike is lugged steel. Weighs 30 lbs without racks but I once had it down to 26 lbs when I rode it on the Bike Tour of Colorado. At 26 lbs it is not a climbing bike and neither would your Cannondale.
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