When it comes to front disc I saw someone replaced 180mm diameter disc to 160mm but in mtb bike. It was around 25-30g saving. But not sure how it works on longer descents. Maybe 140mm discs can be used in road bikes (front brake).
My Walmart MTB bike is 39 lbs. The all steel kickstand is 500 grams, the pedals are 400 grams each, the seat is 500 grams, pretty stickers are 100 grams, and the front fork that doesn't do anything is 4000 grams, the seat post is 500 grams. The whole bike costs less than the parts you used for your cheap way to save 286 grams :))) I actually like the weight since I need more workout - I lost 20 lbs after ridding it for a month. It feels now like it is all carbon fiber bike!
@@RoadBikersPoznan Because the marketing departments are strong and plenty trying to push pseudo innovations for the sake of it. The fact is that disc brakes cost you at least 500g when looking at the system. People forget that they imply heavier built front wheels, forks hubs and so on.
For aluminum bolts I'd check the type of aluminum and temper to get good strength and fatigue properties.
Tyres, saddle, handlebar tape, size and type of disc, frame paint and size, pedalboard, cassette size
You can easily save half a kilo with all these
When it comes to front disc I saw someone replaced 180mm diameter disc to 160mm but in mtb bike. It was around 25-30g saving. But not sure how it works on longer descents. Maybe 140mm discs can be used in road bikes (front brake).
@@RoadBikersPoznan I agree. 140 mm is enough for flat lands
I am only talking from my road bike experience. For mtb I don't know
Currently dieting down from 90 to 80kg. Let's see how this will effect my performance and long term results.
By downsizing yourself you get actually lower weight and a bit of aerodynamic gain. But don't go down too fast and always stay hydrated :-)
@@RoadBikersPoznan yeah I'm trying a intermittent fasting approach and this seem to work so far.
10kg will make a big difference on the climbs, will be very noticeable
@@Foxtrottangoabc thanks mate, already at 86kg :-)
@@bluffmetohell 💪👍🙂
Can you please make a list of the lighter components you used in this video? :-)
14g to 8g difference in the steering cup indicates aluminium and not titanium.
The so called well known manufacturers are no guarantee whatsoever for safety. Look at product recall statistics.
My Walmart MTB bike is 39 lbs. The all steel kickstand is 500 grams, the pedals are 400 grams each, the seat is 500 grams, pretty stickers are 100 grams, and the front fork that doesn't do anything is 4000 grams, the seat post is 500 grams. The whole bike costs less than the parts you used for your cheap way to save 286 grams :))) I actually like the weight since I need more workout - I lost 20 lbs after ridding it for a month. It feels now like it is all carbon fiber bike!
Good for you :-) But keep in mind there are velo-geeks who like shaving grams from the gear just for fun :-)
@@RoadBikersPoznan Don't buy in to the BS above please. A typical steel bike with all fenders and carrier is about 15-16kg. 20kg is where e-bikes are.
Brace yourselves! Anti-weight weenie brigade incoming!
RIM BRAKE>disc brake…🤢
This is interesting topic but flame trigger ;-)
@@RoadBikersPoznan Because the marketing departments are strong and plenty trying to push pseudo innovations for the sake of it. The fact is that disc brakes cost you at least 500g when looking at the system. People forget that they imply heavier built front wheels, forks hubs and so on.