Re: best ways to decrease weight


Qui si parla Campagnolo Wrote:
> bloocanary@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > i have a specialized hard rock mt bike from way back in 1995, and
> would
> > like to make some inexpensive changes to trim down its rock-like
> > weight. what would give me the most bang for the buck? i do plan on
> > switching to slicks for city (and trainer) use. as far as what
> > inexpensive means ... i'm trying to do all this for about $100-150
> > (probably mostly used components).
> >
> > i know i can spend a lot on titanium nuts and such, but i'm guessing
> i
> > can do a lot for a little considering how heavy this thing is
> starting
> > out at ...
> >
> > thanks!
>
> Tires and tubes but weight off you is much more important than weight
> off the bicycle. You can spend thousands to decrease it 4-5 pounds or
> lose weight your self. I just lost .5bw(a bw=20 pounds), now it's like
> my bicycle weighs 9 pounds!!!

Of course your assuming the OP is like the rest of us and could drop
ten pounds of fat off with no problem. Surprisingly enough there are
still a few people left in North America that are neither anorexic nor
overweight.


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