Just seen @fixiecorner's post about his lightweight build of mash ac-4. At the end he got it under 6 kg (5930 grams). That's with some pricey carbon components like darimo seatpost, rotor aldhu carbon cranks and some other tricks… The idea was a bit strange to me because that mash frameset is very nice, pretty stiff but I don't think it was designed for weght weenies projects. But I quess that was a fun project.
So I was just curious how light I can go with only two carbon components: a saddle and the rims.
Knowing that my latest set up for the streets (photos 1,2) is around 6450 grams I was pretty sure I can go under 6 kg too.
Just going from my daily combo mks pedals + cages + straps to light speedplay contact pedals (titanium axles) I got it at around 6 kg.
After switching the crankset and chainring from Sugino 75 dd to Campagnolo C Record I saved another +-100 grams (photos 3,4).
So mission accomplished. With not too many carbon components, 32 spokes wheels, common 1/8" chain and pretty big size frame (61 sm) I got it under 6 kg.
Still I prefer my custom titanium frame with Sugino 75 dd crankset with mks/cages and straps for a street use so campa crankset is going back to my other fixie Wabi special.
P.S. For the streets I prefer to trust all my components but it was a fun experiment 😉
by cueserega
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A light setup just feels a whole lot better to climb on.
A light setup is also a lot more convenient to carry around stairs and whatnot.
Theres no real downside to have a super light build thats also solid…
slava ukraini
Riding a carbon frame for a while now makes it feel crazy on my Kilo TT. Carbon just flys
for ukrainians bike weight is a delicate topic: they have to compesate for the weight of their massive balls
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I’ve never found there to be much practical difference between a 15 pound bike and an 18 pound bike, other than several hundred dollars or more.