If so, I'd like to hear about it.
aevanlloyd
So would I. I'll re-weigh my Straggler in the morning, but I'm fairly sure it's nowhere near 20. I seem to remember something like 28+ straight from the dealer. I'm slowly trying to lighten it up so it's less then or equal to my FS mtn bike.
Finally got around to weighing it, 28.5 lbs with the following parts replaced on stock build:
Stan's ZTR Crest 29er wheels w/ Hope Pro 2 EVO hubs
Schwalbe Marathon Deluxe 700x35 tires
Shimano RD-5700-GS rear derailleur
Bontrager Race Select 110mm stem
I also had my Freeload/Thule Pack-N-Pedal rack installed. For those that have seen this rack, you know it's a too much of a pain to take off/on, so I left it on. No clue how much it weighs, but it doesn't feel very heavy.
I specifically remember that the stock wheels/tires combo are a good 2 lbs heavier than the Crests+Marathons, which means that the stock build has to be +30 lbs. The seatpost is around 275g even though it looks like the shop cut it short. I think at full length it's reported at like 300g. I'll weigh the stock stem at some point, but I'd guess it's probably a bit of a pig.
Stan's ZTR Crest 29er wheels w/ Hope Pro 2 EVO hubs
Schwalbe Marathon Deluxe 700x35 tires
Shimano RD-5700-GS rear derailleur
Bontrager Race Select 110mm stem
I also had my Freeload/Thule Pack-N-Pedal rack installed. For those that have seen this rack, you know it's a too much of a pain to take off/on, so I left it on. No clue how much it weighs, but it doesn't feel very heavy.
I specifically remember that the stock wheels/tires combo are a good 2 lbs heavier than the Crests+Marathons, which means that the stock build has to be +30 lbs. The seatpost is around 275g even though it looks like the shop cut it short. I think at full length it's reported at like 300g. I'll weigh the stock stem at some point, but I'd guess it's probably a bit of a pig.
With ultegra and a carbon spot cx fork my Vaya is just under 22. Can't imagine a straggler being much different.
I think you miss the point. why build a custom bike at all? you can usually get a better complete off the rack.
SO why? why do anything? to see if you could, because you can.
SO why? why do anything? to see if you could, because you can.
I don't know what you're talking about. I whittle all my components by hand, from Balsa Wood. then I coat them in Helium infused diamond glass. My Straggler is now so light I have to tie it to a tree when I'm not riding it. lest it float away.
I'm a similar size, 6'5" 265 or so. I've got a 'cross check that I abuse the heck out of, and it holds up just fine. No idea how much it weighs, probably 25+, with what I consider a very nice build. No need for it to be BMX-bike rugged (profile cranks on a 'cross bike, dang!), but I certainly don't expect it to be light either.
Here's me on my 'cross-check (it's a 62cm frame, but it looks tiny when I'm on it).
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Here's me on my 'cross-check (it's a 62cm frame, but it looks tiny when I'm on it).
Haha! yeah, the profiles were wonderfully stiff, and the perfect cranks for an antiseptic drivetrain/chainline. but damn they're heavy.
I think they'll be nice on a fixie, one day. but for commuting, just no.
I think they'll be nice on a fixie, one day. but for commuting, just no.
I don't think it's unreasonable to build up a light-weight Surly. I've got a CC (set up SS) with no super weight weenie parts and it comes in at 21lbs. Frames aren't the lightest, but I personally don't think that really matters that much. Nice light and stiff wheelset will do wonders for the bike.
Ugh, pulled off my Freeloader rack and weighed it -- 3 lbs! Had no idea it weighed so much. Still need to swap the Ultegra shifters, but with the Spot CX fork and other Ultegra components it's down to 23 lbs.
A 20lb Straggler is a unique goal. I really don't see any reason it can't be done given enough money and time. I'm thinking the fork and wheels would be the best, and most expensive, places to start. After that there aren't too many places to cut major weight from. Good luck
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