Light aluminium MTB ?
04-16-22, 02:12 PM
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Light aluminium MTB ?
Please tell me what MTB bikes match these criteria:
- 29 wheels
- hardtail
- no carbon parts
- 12 kg max
The cheaper the better !
Thanks !
- 29 wheels
- hardtail
- no carbon parts
- 12 kg max
The cheaper the better !
Thanks !
04-16-22, 02:18 PM
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Specialized Chisel meets all those spec's. Mine is 26.6 lbs with a set of SPD pedals installed, I love mine, handles great, comfortable, accelerates great and climbs better than any bike I've owned. Specialized still lists an SLX bike @ $1600
04-17-22, 12:29 AM
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P.S. I really like Mondraker Chrono which is 12,9 kg, so I guess I’m good with the 13 kg limit, also.
04-17-22, 09:37 AM
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Over winter I got a team Marin 2. Wonderful bike. I haven’t weighed it but there is a YouTube video of the team Marin 1(lesser model) and it weighs in at 13.01kg. I presume the team marin 2 is lighter but is also more expensive.
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The challenge is that most manufacturers don't put their lighter parts on aluminum models, AFAICT. Three friends, all wealthy, but only wanting to spend $1K on their first MTB's, asked me for advice and I suggested Trek Marlin 7's which they love (about $1K and 30 pounds - 13+ kg). Judicious addition of parts (and selling of what is taken off) could get the bike below 12 kg for another $500 or less.
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Trek's lightest aluminum bike is 12.6 kg.
In order to get zany weights on an all metal bike you are going to need to build it yourself and pay attention to all the pieces. You aren't going to find it from the factory. You need to use narrower and light-carcass tires, a Sid or Fox 32 SC, a nice wheelset.
Avoiding a dropper or going single speed would be gilding the lily
Here's an example with a road bike from a forum member
https://2lo8.wordpress.com/my-non-carbon-bike-6-7kg
In order to get zany weights on an all metal bike you are going to need to build it yourself and pay attention to all the pieces. You aren't going to find it from the factory. You need to use narrower and light-carcass tires, a Sid or Fox 32 SC, a nice wheelset.
Avoiding a dropper or going single speed would be gilding the lily
Here's an example with a road bike from a forum member
https://2lo8.wordpress.com/my-non-carbon-bike-6-7kg
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04-23-22, 09:25 AM
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So what is it? 12 or 13kg?
That difference is kinda big.
13kg is what you achieve with good solid performing parts and no focus on weight. 12kg would be the same bike but with light components.
FWIW, my hardtail, at 13.3kg, rides lighter than my older Trek that was a kg lighter. Between the slack geometry, longer/smoother/more sensitive fork, wider tires, and Lunar Eagle gearing I’m frequently surprised at what I just rode up. Especially compared my old bike.
I really think a better question would be “what’s the cheapest bike with a HT angle of 66 or less?” That’s your ride enjoyment there, you’ll be close enough to your weight requirements.
That difference is kinda big.
13kg is what you achieve with good solid performing parts and no focus on weight. 12kg would be the same bike but with light components.
FWIW, my hardtail, at 13.3kg, rides lighter than my older Trek that was a kg lighter. Between the slack geometry, longer/smoother/more sensitive fork, wider tires, and Lunar Eagle gearing I’m frequently surprised at what I just rode up. Especially compared my old bike.
I really think a better question would be “what’s the cheapest bike with a HT angle of 66 or less?” That’s your ride enjoyment there, you’ll be close enough to your weight requirements.
