[cmktech]

I am going to spend $1500 on a hardtail, and I want to get one that weighs Under 25 pounds. I want as many top components as I can get.

Stumpjumper just falls out of this region but if no bike can match it I will get it.

No ibex. Thanks.

 

[le0p]

Ibex

http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/TR-PRO-Details.html

 

[pspycho]

I've gotten my RockHopper down to just a hare below 25lbs. without too much expense. (See below.) I can't believe it would take too much effort on a Stumpy HT.

 

[Hardtails Are Better]

I've done <20 with less than 2 grand. So yeah, easy.

 

[carnage]

yeah, sub 25 pound hardtails can be found. a while back a friend of mine find this on the web for half the price. look around and you could get it in the high 700s.
http://www.motobecane.com/MBUSAflp05.html

note: dont blame me if it breaks over the first bump though

 

[cmktech]

I've gotten my RockHopper down to just a hare below 25lbs. without too much expense. (See below.) I can't believe it would take too much effort on a Stumpy HT.

what rockhopper model do you have?

I thought of lightening up my hardrock pro disc, because the frame is real beefy so it would be sick to have a sub 25 lb. beefy xc bike, but I think it would be very pricey?

 

[pspycho]

I've got the base model. Actually had an "05 Hardrock Sport last year. Biggest weight reduction can be had in the tires (very heavy - 800-900grams each), Fork (it's an anchor @ about 6lbs or so), and crankset. I bought a Manitou Skareb on ebay for about $150 and dropped 3lbs. right off the bat. Lighter tires can save you at least another pound.

 

[darkclouds]

check this out... I've been curious about this one.

http://bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/motobecane_fly_team.htm

 

[MSU_Grad_121]

Check out the Klein Attitudes. Really nice frame, material, and components, and mine came in under 25 lbs right outta the box. You won't be disappointed.

Ross

 

[Hardtails Are Better]

check this out... I've been curious about this one.

http://bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/motobecane_fly_team.htm

Looks nice. Havn't ever ridden one though.

 

[XR4TI]

This! A few pounds under 25. http://www.totalbike.com/classifieds/ad/10570/mtbbikes/0/79/

 

[DeeEight]

Ahem... http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=32152&highlight=budgetlight

22.7 Ibs for $750 cdn (in 2004 dollars).

 

[Jasko]

It is so easy to build a light hardtail for much less money. I built a 24 lbs singlespeed for less than $500. So, if you want to spend $$$ on brand name (including Motobecane and Ibex brands) then go ahead, pay and straight to the trail. Or, if you want to do it yourself, you will have a great time and chance to learn so much about bikes. Good books are $15-20 like those from Alwood and Zinn; required tools should be less than $100. My impression is that for $1000 you can build a nice XT/Avid hardtail.