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Some interesting figures in this thread from WW Forum with the overall and trimmed (BB, Crank, chain and cassette removed, as serious WW chnage these anyway ).

2012 Major gruppo weights

Some interesting differences considering prices !!

This is my bike. Not the lightest thing in the world. Weighs in at about 7.8kg without the peddles, saddle pouch, cages, etc.


The DT Swiss rims are pretty heavy, and when I get used to the bike more, I may look into some lighter wheels. But so far this bike suits me to a tea.

Its not super light but IMHO its SUPER ,lol
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luckyphil wrote:Its not super light bot in MHO its SUPER ,lol
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That's bloody nice Phil.

Thanks mate , i bought it off a mate 3 weeks ago and its my first road bike so i really have nothing to compare it against but it is very stable and seams very light and responsive so i am loving riding it

luckyphil wrote:Thanks mate , i bought it off a mate 3 weeks ago and its my first road bike so i really have nothing to compare it against but it is very stable and seams very light and responsive so i am loving riding it

Well done. I am the same with my bike. It's my first and I cannot compare it to my 2011 Hybrid as its a different bike altogether, but the Focus is something else and has taken me a bit to get used to. But I love it and it rides fast.

Not super light but good looking at least i think so

how much does it weigh in. Very nice looking bike. I saw the review of this is bicycling australia and it said it weighs 8.5kg??

Dr.Nate wrote:Not super light but good looking at least i think so

looks stealthy in that color

jules21 wrote:

Rich-Ti wrote:6.7kg like this:

i wonder if the rider has worked out why he keeps falling off the back of the seat?

The rider never fell off this seat - it's actually perfectly level, but the dip in the saddle is very pronounced so to get it level you have to have it so the front looks very high.

The saddle is a Tune Speedneedle - an image search will show it looks odd on most bikes! I use a Fizik Kurve Chameleon now.

redcorpsjames wrote:how much does it weigh in. Very nice looking bike. I saw the review of this is bicycling australia and it said it weighs 8.5kg??

Haven't weighed it yet but is certainly not 8.5kg, I would say closer to 7.7 - 7.9kg as is ....

Dr. Nate

Dr.Nate wrote:

redcorpsjames wrote:how much does it weigh in. Very nice looking bike. I saw the review of this is bicycling australia and it said it weighs 8.5kg??

Haven't weighed it yet but is certainly not 8.5kg, I would say closer to 7.7 - 7.9kg as is ....

Dr. Nate

8.6kg without pedals for this build at bicyclingaustralia.com.au. Not that it's very important though as long as the bike works the way it should.

Not the lightest either but will be with time. Comes in at 8.3 with lights, pedals and saddle bag.

Nice bike Adam. My mate has the 2008 Team Quantum and absolutely loves it. I no doubt believe you love yours too. Got any specs?

Yup, I am more than happy with it. Love it heaps. I was quite scared at first but now I feel at home on it,

2011 Avanti Quantum 2.0
- Ultegra equipped (except 105 casettes)
- Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels
- 23 Kenda Kriterium Endurance tyres
- Bars Zero Attack Pro, stem Zero Attack Pro
- Zero Zelix Pro saddle

Crowella wrote:Yup, I am more than happy with it. Love it heaps. I was quite scared at first but now I feel at home on it,

2011 Avanti Quantum 2.0
- Ultegra equipped (except 105 casettes)
- Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels
- 23 Kenda Kriterium Endurance tyres
- Bars Zero Attack Pro, stem Zero Attack Pro
- Zero Zelix Pro saddle

Thanks for that. I bet it gets up and hauls. Does it climb well? Is it stable on descents?

not the lightest at 7.1kgs, but a true race bike

ni78ck wrote:not the lightest at 7.1kgs, but a true race bike

Thats a sexy steed there bloke. Very NICE

I drove into the garage with the Scott Foil R2 on the roof of the car...again!
This is the replacement.
Scott Foil Premium Di2
It's 6.8kg.

^^^ perhaps it's time for a towball/hitch receiver bike carrier??

Very nice pawnii. I hope you remember to stop before you enter your garage next time.

BrisVegas wrote:^^^ perhaps it's time for a towball/hitch receiver bike carrier??

That's exactly what the insurance company told me...and everyone else
Only problem is that i'll have to install a tow bar to suit the Thule hitch mount carrier.

I'm also designing an early warning system in my driveway. It consists of a sensor light that peers over the car to detect bikes on the roof and a red flood light. Maybe police lights and siren too

pawnii wrote:I drove into the garage with the Scott Foil R2 on the roof of the car...again!
This is the replacement.
Scott Foil Premium Di2
It's 6.8kg.

Had to wipe the drool of my keyboard .... that is hot .... love the wheels

pawnii wrote:

BrisVegas wrote:^^^ perhaps it's time for a towball/hitch receiver bike carrier??

That's exactly what the insurance company told me...and everyone else
Only problem is that i'll have to install a tow bar to suit the Thule hitch mount carrier.

I'm also designing an early warning system in my driveway. It consists of a sensor light that peers over the car to detect bikes on the roof and a red flood light. Maybe police lights and siren too

Had some friends do the same thing. They now have 3 large reflective fluorescent signs on the rear garage wall saying check for bikes. Its the first thing you see when the door opens.

ni78ck wrote:not the lightest at 7.1kgs, but a true race bike

mmm the bike i was going to get orginally.. never down the track.. howis the ride? does it cut the wind as many says?