Ratracer weights?

[windrider]

I'm thinking of buying a slippery lowracer but got a few hills on my rural commute so can't drag too much weight around in the form of fairings. Anyone know the weight of a ratracer frame&fairng kit or typical build weights?

 

[Will1985]

Bottlemsher is probably the best person on here to talk to about Ratracers.

 

[bottlemsher]

I've just spoken to Mr.Burrows

The Ratracer SL FWD alfie weighs around 13kgs

 

[squeaker]

Ratcatcher 18 / 20: from Velo Vision issue 22 (via Bikefix site) "measured weight was 13.2kg with toolkit, mudguards...."

 

[SteveD]

my RatRacer SL tips the scales at 13.75kg but it does have an Optima seat and Radical Aero bag + computer

 

[NickM]

I think the OP means this Ratracer (it being the only Burrows bike which can be fairly described as a lowracer).

It only has 9 gears, and is probably not a good choice for commuting - it is, after all, designed for going fast, non-stop, on race circuits.

A Challenge Fujin, or maybe a Nazca Fuego, would make a better fast commuter.

 

[windrider]

Thanks for the info. I was originally thinking about the RWD one with the rear fairing. Saw a guy using one in the lanes around Burnham Market, north Norfolk, which aren't totally flat, but I forgot it would be tricky to get double rings on the front for the north downs bit of my commute!

 

[bottlemsher]

Windrider
That guy would be Simon Sanderson
He's one of lifes clever people who can
make beautiful things out of carbon fibre
His new streamliner weighs in at 11kgs

 

[windrider]

A quick Google turned up Mr. Sanderson's construction photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhpclub/sets/72157604828238682/
Stunning project!