I have a Trek 4300 that I use as a primarily trail bike, however, it is a bit on the heavy side, and I'd like to see what I can do. The bike is a hard-tail XC mountain bike with a 21" aluminum frame. I also believe the seat post, handlebars, stem, fork, and wheels are either aluminum or some kind of composite (Not positive what they are, but I just tested them with a magnet, and it didn't stick to any of them). It also has 24 speeds (3x8), and v-brakes. The only after-market parts already on the bike already are a set of EggBeater pedals.
I took some initial weights with a food scale. I tested out the scale with one of my EggBeaters, and it came out right on the nose at 147g, so the weights here are probably pretty accurate. However, the heavier items I had to weigh using my bathroom scale, so they're probably not as accurate.
Total Weight - 30.4 lbs
Fork w/steerer - ~5.4lbs (~2,450g)
Front Wheel - ~4.4 lbs (~2000g - hub, wheel, tire, tube, spokes)
Tires - 750g/each
HandleBars - 350g
Grips - 80g/pair
Stem - 210g
Saddle - 350g
Seat Post (with hardware) - 350g
Seat Tube Clamp - 60g
I had a couple ideas in mind for modding the bike which wouldn't cost me a thing - namely cutting 2" excess from the fork top (and removing the unneeded spacers), shortening the handlebars by 1"-2" on each side, and cutting off excess on bottom of seat post. Any ideas on these mods? I would really love some insight or tips from anyone who's done this before. I know these won't save me a *ton* of weight, but it is free, and every little bit will help.
I am also looking to get a new pair of grips. From what I hear, the foam ones are supposed to be the lightest of all. Are there any decent rubber grips which will come close to the weight of the foam ones? I would prefer better grip-ability, but I'm not adversed to using foam. Also, any recommendations on which grips are the lightest of all would be very welcomed
Like I mentioned, I'm looking to shed weight very inexpensively, so I'd really like to get some ideas on what can save me a good bit of weight without loosing too much weight from my wallet. I look forward to hearing some creative ideas out of you all Thanks in advance!
-Woody
I took some initial weights with a food scale. I tested out the scale with one of my EggBeaters, and it came out right on the nose at 147g, so the weights here are probably pretty accurate. However, the heavier items I had to weigh using my bathroom scale, so they're probably not as accurate.
Total Weight - 30.4 lbs
Fork w/steerer - ~5.4lbs (~2,450g)
Front Wheel - ~4.4 lbs (~2000g - hub, wheel, tire, tube, spokes)
Tires - 750g/each
HandleBars - 350g
Grips - 80g/pair
Stem - 210g
Saddle - 350g
Seat Post (with hardware) - 350g
Seat Tube Clamp - 60g
I had a couple ideas in mind for modding the bike which wouldn't cost me a thing - namely cutting 2" excess from the fork top (and removing the unneeded spacers), shortening the handlebars by 1"-2" on each side, and cutting off excess on bottom of seat post. Any ideas on these mods? I would really love some insight or tips from anyone who's done this before. I know these won't save me a *ton* of weight, but it is free, and every little bit will help.
I am also looking to get a new pair of grips. From what I hear, the foam ones are supposed to be the lightest of all. Are there any decent rubber grips which will come close to the weight of the foam ones? I would prefer better grip-ability, but I'm not adversed to using foam. Also, any recommendations on which grips are the lightest of all would be very welcomed
Like I mentioned, I'm looking to shed weight very inexpensively, so I'd really like to get some ideas on what can save me a good bit of weight without loosing too much weight from my wallet. I look forward to hearing some creative ideas out of you all Thanks in advance!
-Woody
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