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Frank Krygowski
Jun 17, 2017, 1:30:23 PM6/17/17
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cycl...@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2017, 2:30:42 PM6/17/17
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On Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:30:23 AM UTC-7, Frank Krygowski wrote:
> https://theoverheardpress.com/2017/06/12/overweight-cyclist-pays-5000-to-make-his-bicycle-10-oz-lighter/
I have reduced my Basso Loto to 22.44 lbs and was looking for ways to make it lighter.
The Miche cassette was certainly an object since a Chorus or a Record would be both a couple of ounces lighter. The difference between the KMC chain and the lightest one on the market is about $40 difference in price and less than an ounce. I have to change the rear derailleur since it just BARELY handles the 29 tooth cog so a Chorus medium cage derailleur would save a quarter of an ounce.
Does anyone think that old tightwad is going to worry about that and not the 5 lbs extra belly lard?
But I do think that changing over from the square taper triple to the latest hollow crank and external bearings will save a lb and make it work better.
> https://theoverheardpress.com/2017/06/12/overweight-cyclist-pays-5000-to-make-his-bicycle-10-oz-lighter/
I have reduced my Basso Loto to 22.44 lbs and was looking for ways to make it lighter.
The Miche cassette was certainly an object since a Chorus or a Record would be both a couple of ounces lighter. The difference between the KMC chain and the lightest one on the market is about $40 difference in price and less than an ounce. I have to change the rear derailleur since it just BARELY handles the 29 tooth cog so a Chorus medium cage derailleur would save a quarter of an ounce.
Does anyone think that old tightwad is going to worry about that and not the 5 lbs extra belly lard?
But I do think that changing over from the square taper triple to the latest hollow crank and external bearings will save a lb and make it work better.
Tim McNamara
Jun 18, 2017, 9:09:59 PM6/18/17
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LOL! Reminds me of a friend of mine who bought a 14 lb CFRP bike. My
friend is a solid 250 lbs at 6'3", so a bit overweight. His wife asked
him "wouldn't it be cheaper to eat less and lose weight?" Ouch!
avag...@gmail.com
Jun 18, 2017, 11:49:18 PM6/18/17
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Doug Landau
Jun 19, 2017, 5:00:33 PM6/19/17
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On Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 8:49:18 PM UTC-7, avag...@gmail.com wrote:
> https://www.google.com/search?q=bicycle+weight&gl=us&prmd=sinv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjtn5Xo_8jUAhWK34MKHVktAGoQ_AUICigC#gl=us&tbm=isch&q=bicycle+weight+energy+efficency+chart
thanks thats very helpful
> https://www.google.com/search?q=bicycle+weight&gl=us&prmd=sinv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjtn5Xo_8jUAhWK34MKHVktAGoQ_AUICigC#gl=us&tbm=isch&q=bicycle+weight+energy+efficency+chart
thanks thats very helpful
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