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02-25-21, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I think that my Cervelo is around that weight, so I'd want to shoot for at least a few pounds lighter with an SS. If I'm not going to get bailed out by gearing, I at least want a substantial weight placebo to power me along. 
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
02-25-21, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Lightweight coaster brake plus bike is what I've been dreaming about for a few months
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I can't imagine riding a fixie on my usual roads. Too many ups and downs. On a normal ride I'm doing everything from <10 mph to > 30 on that one 8 mile stretch.
EDIT: Plus, you know, my weight - enhanced gravity = need for gears.
EDIT: Plus, you know, my weight - enhanced gravity = need for gears.
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02-25-21, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Really? That's quite a bit heavier than I imagined it would be.
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
02-25-21, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I can't imagine riding a fixie.
02-25-21, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Oh, I think I'll do some push ups.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I think that my Cervelo is around that weight, so I'd want to shoot for at least a few pounds lighter with an SS. If I'm not going to get bailed out by gearing, I at least want a substantial weight placebo to power me along.
The stock wheelset probably weighs about 2kg, maybe a little more. That's an easy pound to lose. Carbon touch points might get you another half pound. Then, a quarter-to-a-half pound on lighter crankset.
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Really? That's quite a bit heavier than I imagined it would be.
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
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Originally Posted by big john
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02-25-21, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Who can guess how many I did (in a row)? [Price Is Right rules]
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02-25-21, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Really? That's quite a bit heavier than I imagined it would be.
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
I see carbon bikes and just assume they're somewhere around the 16lb mark. But I'm quite removed from that world in a lot of ways
02-25-21, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
...and I speak as someone who has weird dreams.
02-25-21, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Elaborate.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Elaborate.
02-25-21, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
You know the frame is less than a quarter of the bike weight, right?
02-25-21, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
gears and freewheeling
I've always wanted to try one of those on a bike for MUP cruising, but not quite enough to actually buy one.
02-25-21, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
It was unclear if LesterOfPuppets was talking sleeping dreams or day dreams. Either way it's weird.
02-25-21, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
You can always meet in the middle
I've always wanted to try one of those on a bike for MUP cruising, but not quite enough to actually buy one.
I've always wanted to try one of those on a bike for MUP cruising, but not quite enough to actually buy one.
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02-25-21, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
That's just my guess - I don't have an appropriate scale and I'm not curious enough to buy one to find out. If if were rim braked, I would assume that it would in that 16lb range, so I pad that figure a bit to account for the hydro system. I will say that it does feel pretty damn light to me when I heft it without the GPS, tail light/radar, headlight/video camera, and water bottles, though.
02-25-21, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
It was unclear if LesterOfPuppets was talking sleeping dreams or day dreams. Either way it's weird.
My dream now is to track down one of these fabulous lighting fixtures:
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Probably more true for carbon, aluminum, or lightweight steel frames than what I ride. I get your point though.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
No, I meant that you should tell us about your weird dreams.
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
My dream now is to track down one of these fabulous lighting fixtures:
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
A frequent theme in my nighttime dreams is I'm in college/graduate school and I have a project due which I've procrastinated on and I'm reaching the panic stage.
02-25-21, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
I think my Gunnar is about 21 pounds and the frame is 4 pounds. I think 4 pounds is about what many steel frames weigh, aluminum and ti closer to 3 pounds.
