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stromberg

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May 26, 2003, 2:53:58 PM5/26/03
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I recently bought a barely used Cannondale F3000 SL (2002) and I would like
some tips on replacing componotents in order to make it lighter/stronger.
The usual parts that take wear fastest (tires, chain, rings, ..(?)) seem to
be pretty plush still. The bike has default components throughout right
now.

My riding style is sort of soft and calculated and I am yet to actually
brake any compononet of a bike in seven years of riding, if that is
something to take into consideration regarding weight vs. strengt.

Thanks for all suggestions.


MA.

Norway

MTBSc...@aol.com

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May 26, 2003, 10:38:03 PM5/26/03
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stromberg <stro...@techemail.com> wrote in message news:<Xns9387D50785761C...@140.99.99.130>...

Does your bike seem heavy to you now? I was just looking at the specs
of your bike, and can't believe it can be all that heavy, unless the
euro versions have drastically different componets. If you must
though, wheels/tires, cranks, handle bars and seat posts are areas to
look into.

SuperSlinky

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May 26, 2003, 10:45:31 PM5/26/03
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stromberg said...

Are you serious? If the 2002 model is anything like the 2003 I saw on
Cannondale's web site, it already has top of the line components
throughout, and is very light. If you have one of these in like new
condition, then ride it until something breaks, then fix it. If you just
have money to burn, then you could get some Egg beater triple Ti pedals
for $300+ (probably much more in Norway). The WTB Rocket V Laser saddle
is very light (195g) and comfortable. Tires are always a good place to
start looking to save weight, but if they are tubeless, your selection
will be limited.

Peter R.

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May 27, 2003, 1:22:24 PM5/27/03
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On Mon, 26 May 2003 18:53:58 GMT, stromberg <stro...@techemail.com>
wrote:

If it has a Lefty, you have to stick with the wheels you have.
Tires : Schwalbe Skinny Jimmy : 580 g
Saddle : Selle Italia SLR
Bars and seatpost : Easton EC90
gears : SRam X.0 rear, LX (YES LX) front.
Cranks : If you're Hercules : Cannondale 44/31 doubles If you're a
normal kinda bloke : FSA carbons with Raceface racerings
Discs : Hope Mini's or new XTR's but with Stan's Rotors
Wheels : CrossMax SL for Lefty's (Yes, they do exist)
Helium in your tires and shocks (yes, they'll lose pressure fast,
which will make them even lighter, as long as you don't replace with
air :))
A Hydrogen filled framecan is only available from C'Dale through the
'Hindenburg' upgrade program.

Peter 'What's a Lightyear ? Well, it's like a regular year only with
less calories' R.

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