How to loose 1.5kgs from your bike weight...

[slowmotion]

I forgot to mention I removed all the paint as well

Paint? You were lucky. We used to remove the metal, and cycle on pointed pieces of bamboo that we felt grateful for....


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo

 

[Mark_Robson]

And don't forget that you will save weight when you switch from your winter clothing to your summer clothing. Going sleeveless is a massive reduction in weight and drag and obviously you will shave your arms and pits to save even more weight and drag.

 

[willhub]

I want to loose a kg or so from my CAAD9, will removing my forks and front wheel have the desired effect?

 

[dan_bo]

Get rid of the bottom bracket- it's not as though you need it.

 

[Fab Foodie]

That's what I like about this place... plenty of practical advice

 

[Noodley]

BTW, this is posted in 'Cafe'... not 'Know-How'

For the time-being

 

[Fnaar]

My bike is loads lighter if I simply don't get on it

 

[Mark_Robson]

My bike is loads lighter if I simply don't get on it

Does that mean that it will be lighter if I don't sit on the seat when I ride?

 

[Fnaar]

Try it and see!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Saw your feet off.

Oh no wait hang on that might not work!

 

[Mark_Robson]

Saw your feet off.

Oh no wait hang on that might not work!

You'd be stumped then.

 

[Over The Hill]

A bottle of water can be 1kg -

so drink it before you go!

 

[GaryT]

lightest bike set up available?

 

[slowmotion]

Those gloves must weigh a bit.

 

[slowmotion]

Welcome Gary T, by the way...