Show us your super light road bike

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby MichaelB » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:44 am

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 :roll: ).

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Some interesting differences considering prices !!

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:43 am

This is my bike. Not the lightest thing in the world. Weighs in at about 7.8kg without the peddles, saddle pouch, cages, etc.
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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.
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby luckyphil » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:44 am

Its not super light but IMHO its SUPER ,lol
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i36 ... 0294-1.jpg
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:57 am

luckyphil wrote:Its not super light bot in MHO its SUPER ,lol
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i36 ... 0294-1.jpg
That's bloody nice Phil. :shock:
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby luckyphil » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:09 pm

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 :)

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:00 am

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.
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Dr.Nate » Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:13 pm

Not super light but good looking at least i think so :)

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby redcorpsjames » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:49 am

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??
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:29 pm

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

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looks stealthy in that color
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Rich-Ti » Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:11 pm

jules21 wrote:
Rich-Ti wrote:6.7kg like this:

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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.

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Dr.Nate » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:23 pm

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 ....

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Nikolai » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:52 pm

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 ....

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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.

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Crowella » Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:31 am

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

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:42 pm

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?
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Crowella » Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:08 pm

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,

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:03 am

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,

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Thanks for that. I bet it gets up and hauls. Does it climb well? Is it stable on descents?
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby ni78ck » Wed May 09, 2012 9:32 am

not the lightest at 7.1kgs, but a true race bike
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Wed May 09, 2012 12:08 pm

ni78ck wrote:not the lightest at 7.1kgs, but a true race bike
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Thats a sexy steed there bloke. Very NICE :mrgreen:
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby pawnii » Wed May 09, 2012 1:32 pm

I drove into the garage with the Scott Foil R2 on the roof of the car...again! :shock:
This is the replacement.
Scott Foil Premium Di2 :twisted:
It's 6.8kg.
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby BrisVegas » Wed May 09, 2012 1:48 pm

^^^ perhaps it's time for a towball/hitch receiver bike carrier?? :lol:
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby rpmspinman » Wed May 09, 2012 2:08 pm

Very nice pawnii. I hope you remember to stop before you enter your garage next time.
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Postby pawnii » Wed May 09, 2012 2:37 pm

BrisVegas wrote:^^^ perhaps it's time for a towball/hitch receiver bike carrier?? :lol:
That's exactly what the insurance company told me...and everyone else :roll:
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 8)
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby Le Velo » Wed May 09, 2012 4:54 pm

pawnii wrote:I drove into the garage with the Scott Foil R2 on the roof of the car...again! :shock:
This is the replacement.
Scott Foil Premium Di2 :twisted:
It's 6.8kg.
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Had to wipe the drool of my keyboard .... that is hot .... love the wheels 8)
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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby mjd » Fri May 11, 2012 8:57 am

pawnii wrote:
BrisVegas wrote:^^^ perhaps it's time for a towball/hitch receiver bike carrier?? :lol:
That's exactly what the insurance company told me...and everyone else :roll:
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 8)
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.

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Re: Show us your super light road bike

Postby hanzao » Fri May 11, 2012 9:30 am

ni78ck wrote:not the lightest at 7.1kgs, but a true race bike
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mmm the bike i was going to get orginally.. never down the track.. howis the ride? does it cut the wind as many says?
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