How to make a bike lighter
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I recently got a Raleigh ST24 bike and noticed it is a lot heavier than i thought it would be! I know you can change some of the components but i would like to know what components i could change that would lower the weight but without breaking the bank.
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I also want strong, rugged components for dirt jumping and a bit of street.0
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you could learn to wheelie & therefore only need one of your wheels :P
remember, lighter isn't always stronger & depending what you want to do will have a big effect. Wheels are a big thing but it depends how much you want to spend & how worth it it will be for the other components. Then a good crankset will also give you lightness & in some cases strongness.Start Weight 18st 13lbs March 2009
17st 10lbs August 2009
17st 4lbs October 2009
15st 12lbs December 2010
Final planned weight 12st 7lbs0 -
For me it would be losing some personal weight. Costs nowt and has the same effect (unless you change the wheels).
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Not really marcBC, particularly as OP is talking about dirt and street.
OP, what does the bike have on it now?0 -
TBH not muxh as that is what it is.
a big BMX."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
would running one brake do much??0
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no."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Frame Material: Chromoly Steel Gearset: Single speed
Brakeset: Alloy V brakes
Wheelset: Alloy double wall rims with street BMX tyres
Controls: BMX stem and handlebars Finishing Kit: Max graffiti saddle
Frameset: 11" Cruiser BMX style
Forkset: Rigid steel BMX type Frame
Size: 11"
these are the components it already has on it0 -
and how much have you got to spend?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
dunno, gotta save up!
£150-£200???0 -
no that is what the bike cost (£160ish)
Not worth doing as the whole bike really need replacing to get lighter."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
thanks for the help...0
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If you can take it back and get your money back then you could combine the money you're saving with the money from the bike and get a better bike. Then you could upgrade that as you need to.0
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Old saying that's still true:
Buying a bike. Strong, Light, Cheap. Choose two of the three...Giant Reign - now sold :-(
Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
DH8 - New toy :-)0 -
