what is making my bike heavy?

[L8 APEKS]

Originally Posted by hobie

i had my first pinch flat sunday. i was practicing bunny hopping and i tried to jump a curb and the rear tires landed on the point of the curb and pssssss...good times

Ouch...that's never fun! It's even LESS fun when you pop a spoke or two in the process. Been there, done that!

[back of the pack]

Originally Posted by mechmann

RE: FS efficiency...

allison's voodoo has a VERY efficient pedal platform and even a lockout so it can act like a HT allowing for zero suspension during maximum climbing efforts. also the Specialized Epic is supposed to be amazingly efficient using the brain shock.

Maybe I should buy that frame then, how easy is it to hide a green frame from the wife? I can use all the help I can get climbing up the hills. Let see I'm 5'6" and if I ride a 29er will that be like wearing elevator shoes

[Shu]

Originally Posted by hobie

i had my first pinch flat sunday. i was practicing bunny hopping and i tried to jump a curb and the rear tires landed on the point of the curb and pssssss...good times

I run Nevegal UST(thicker side wall then XC tires but less then DH)tire in front and Maxxis Ignitor UST rear w/ thorn proof tubes and have NO problems at all....down side is weight

[dudevf1]

[quote=hobie;242942]just curious. i am not going to get a new bike, but i am just trying to get educated.

my bike is a hardtail cannondale F5co2

i have read in magazines that 28lbs is considered heavy. so it makes me wonder what is so heavy? the frame? wheels? how much lighter could it be?


28 Lbs may be a tad heavy for most for a HT but I ride an Enduro that's 32.5 lbs. I consider 28 to be light. The wheels and the fork could be upgraded to give the biggest weight savings. Depends on what kind of riding you do as to whether it's worth spending a ton of money.

[SAR_boats]

This should help you guys out. It has a listing of most components and tires for MTB and Road bikes.

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings.php

[SnookDawg]

Originally Posted by Shu

I run Nevegal UST(thicker side wall then XC tires but less then DH)tire in front and Maxxis Ignitor UST rear w/ thorn proof tubes and have NO problems at all....down side is weight

I also find the Nevs hook up well on the terrain around SoCal. Tires can make a huge difference and can be the difference between your rear wheel spinning out on that steep section or cleaning it with style.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by mechmann

i don't know what my body fat % is. according to BMI i am borderline overweight, but i am pretty sure my body fat is less than 12%. i still have fat that i could lose, if i could just be more disciplined...

Ya, but BMI is an outdated joke. According to BMI, LaDainian Tomlinson is morbidly obese. It doesn't take muscle into account at all.

[Seat Sniffer]

I lost about 10 lbs over the past couple months. That helped alot on the climbs