Is it possible to get this bike under 20 lbs?
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Well I do see your points, however this is not exactly the case. I am giving the bike to a friend who wanted it, and is paying me back in full (since it is 3 days used). Also this is MY first bike but I have been riding a friends old trek 720 hybrid bike for over a year. So while this was way better than that I would like to invest my money into something that I will keep in the long run. I might go with the Wabi lightning if nothing else. pretty clean.
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Your Welcome! Maybe?
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Everyone is talking about swapping the fork, that's great, but the biggest perfomance gain and most bang for the buck is the wheels. If your trying to save money, note I said if, then just replace the wheels. If money is no object then replace the fork, but static weight of a fork is not the same as rotational weight of the wheels. Then replace the crank with lighter crank after the fork is replaced. Personally I would just do the wheelset and call it a day. You can either keep your current wheels for backup or sell them.
By the way the Kinlin wheels are a fantastic wheelset and you will notice a immediate improvement in the ride.
By the way the Kinlin wheels are a fantastic wheelset and you will notice a immediate improvement in the ride.
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Add a tooth or two to your cog and spin faster.
or HTFU.
2.5 pounds will do very little compared to regearing and/or upgrading the motor/tires.
or HTFU.
2.5 pounds will do very little compared to regearing and/or upgrading the motor/tires.
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Well I do see your points, however this is not exactly the case. I am giving the bike to a friend who wanted it, and is paying me back in full (since it is 3 days used). Also this is MY first bike but I have been riding a friends old trek 720 hybrid bike for over a year. So while this was way better than that I would like to invest my money into something that I will keep in the long run. I might go with the Wabi lightning if nothing else. pretty clean.
I guess I'm probably coming off unnecessarily dickish. If you rode for a year and know you love it the Wabi is definitely a nice bike. But if you're so worried about this hill that you feel its necessary to go $400 over your original bikes budget to make it up, maybe you should just buy a geared bike from craigslist. Then you can ignore the weight and downshift.
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Its clear from all that time riding your friends Trek you learned a lot about biking, too. You're so well informed that you let a bunch of strangers on the internet convince you how to spend 4-$500 dollars 4 different ways in 3 days.
I guess I'm probably coming off unnecessarily dickish. If you rode for a year and know you love it the Wabi is definitely a nice bike. But if you're so worried about this hill that you feel its necessary to go $400 over your original bikes budget to make it up, maybe you should just buy a geared bike from craigslist. Then you can ignore the weight and downshift.
I guess I'm probably coming off unnecessarily dickish. If you rode for a year and know you love it the Wabi is definitely a nice bike. But if you're so worried about this hill that you feel its necessary to go $400 over your original bikes budget to make it up, maybe you should just buy a geared bike from craigslist. Then you can ignore the weight and downshift.
Nashbar, and Performance, all have road bike sales in that price range.
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agreed.
keep the friggin masi as it is
love the masi!!!!!! cherish it!!!
keep it as a beater/ commuter bike and just learn to deal with the friggin pansy ass hill
and then buy a road bike
and be happy
and stop fretting the little things
keep the friggin masi as it is
love the masi!!!!!! cherish it!!!
keep it as a beater/ commuter bike and just learn to deal with the friggin pansy ass hill
and then buy a road bike
and be happy
and stop fretting the little things
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Ride 20miles a day, (1.5hrs) everyday rain or shine with your current bike! You will kick that hill arse in no time! HTFU. Once your a bad arse with enough leg power to skid while seated then re visit this question.
I moved to Portland with a 26lb Walmart Alum conversion with a 12lb wheelset and a 4lb fork. After riding EVERY day for a Year I felt strong as hell 46x16. I had only moderate time going up hills here. Now I have a 22lb conversion! I mash up hills seated now! Work on the engine first. A lighter bike will only hinder your training!
I moved to Portland with a 26lb Walmart Alum conversion with a 12lb wheelset and a 4lb fork. After riding EVERY day for a Year I felt strong as hell 46x16. I had only moderate time going up hills here. Now I have a 22lb conversion! I mash up hills seated now! Work on the engine first. A lighter bike will only hinder your training!
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