Lightweight Bicycles
69World's Lightest Road Bike at 7.6 lbs. (3,451 grams)
World's Lightest Full Suspension MTB at 14.9 lbs (6,760 grams)
Lightweight Bicycles
Test data indicates that the combined weight of the cyclist and the bicycle greatly impacts the speed during climbs (http://www.analyticcycling.com/ForcesLessWeight_Page.html)
I use the following sources for information on lightweight bicycles, parts and components:
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/
http://www.bikeschool.com/links/links.cgi
I would welcome comments and additional information regarding lightweight bicycles and lightweight bicycle parts.
If anyone is interested in getting details on the world record bike please leave me a comment.
Cranks, chainwheels and pedals
Rear hub, Ti spokes, Bolt-on skewer
39 gram saddle, 52 gram seatpost, 8 gram clamp
95 gram tires, 226 gram fork, 195 gram rim
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BTP from Germany makes a line of light hubs, seatpost clamps, bottle cages and wheels. THM, another firm from Germany makes super light forks and cranks. Easton makes a very light fork and handle bar. Reynolds composites makes the lightest bicycle rims and wheels. Zero Gravity makes the lightest brakes. M2Racer, which is no longer in business, made the lightest saddle, seatpost, pedals, quick release skewers, seatpost clamps and bottle cages.
Is that thing rideable?
Yes, it is a road worthy bike. The super light wheels at around 800 grams for the pair and the tires at 95 grams each make downhills a bit tentative. So, I go downhill pretty slow. But, climbing is a dream!!
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I would imagine that no matter how ridable you think it is that shifting hard on a carbon chainring will shred it. Certainly the few who make them say so. Also, ridability? I am a gram counter myself and the lighter things get, the harder they take abuse. How many real miles are on that thing?
Nice bike. Would have my concerns about the carbon chainring also but it looks good.
Drk
http://www.bikesthatfold.com - All about Folding Bikes.
Thanks for your comments. The carbon chainrings aren't for everyday riding and have a relatively short life. Also, shifting under load really reduces the life of the chainrings.
Aslo their price is huge - that's the most disadvantage as for me.
Interested in the details on the super light weight bike - especially companies where the parts are available. Thanks.
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livelonger says:
2 years ago
Which brands today make the lightest/best components? I'd imagine BTP for hubs?