[violent]

Can you post full spec?

 

[buggymancan]

I think ur scale is waaay off, even if it was a small...

Please update once u weigh it on another scale,

You are right. I re-weighed the bike today on a (2) separate scales and got the same result. With the addition of the final internal routing of the dropper post cable and lever the bike is now officially at ... 24.71 lbs.

Biggest weight savings is likely in the tires, I-9 wheelset (1476 gms), Next Sl carbon crank and Formula RO brakes. Answer Sl bars, carbon stem. The frame is size medium.

 

[m3the01]

Mine is 26.8lbs, size large... 2lbs heavier,

You got me beat on the rims by 340g including tires, I'm also running the CC dbinline shock, so a little there.

Brakes are the same 'ish, as I'm running the MAGURA next SLs 180f/160r.

U running sealant? I really can't figure out where the extreme difference would be. I can see a pound, but two.

Nonetheless, beautiful build. I think u will win for a long time for lightest as I've seen similar all building up for 26lbs and it looks like u got everyone beat by about a pound.

In all honesty, according to my component gram count it should have weighed in at a hair under 26lbs, so I'm not sure where the extra weight is... I also accounted for the weight penalty of the blue paint, sealant, cable routing, I do have a very early production frame without non drive side lower routing ports.

 

[challybert]

Mine is 26.8lbs, size large... 2lbs heavier,

You got me beat on the rims by 340g including tires, I'm also running the CC dbinline shock, so a little there.

Brakes are the same 'ish, as I'm running the MAGURA next SLs 180f/160r.

U running sealant? I really can't figure out where the extreme difference would be. I can see a pound, but two.

Nonetheless, beautiful build. I think u will win for a long time for lightest as I've seen similar all building up for 26lbs and it looks like u got everyone beat by about a pound.

In all honesty, according to my component gram count it should have weighed in at a hair under 26lbs, so I'm not sure where the extra weight is... I also accounted for the weight penalty of the blue paint, sealant, cable routing, I do have a very early production frame without non drive side lower routing ports.

To add another component to you weight analysis: the Ibis Mojo downtube guard weighs around 50grams Mr. Buggymancan doesn't have one installed.

 

[challybert]

It is cool to see so many people getting them out on the trail now.

One personal pet peeve, please remove the sizing stickers! Takes away from otherwise super clean builds!

Well then, how is my rapidly aging self going to remember what size frame I have?

 

[hball]

150g for the downtube protector? wow, thats a brick...

 

[m3the01]

Lol, actually I remember mine was weighed pre guard as it was included when she was delivered. I got one from ibis shortly after,

Anyway, luv her anyway...

 

[challybert]

150g for the downtube protector? wow, thats a brick...

I spouted off before doing my due diligence. Don't trust the internet!!! I took mine off and weighed it. The downtube guard weights 50grams!!!!

Again, sorry for my original post. I've corrected the original.

 

[adumesny]

...especially since down under we run the rear brake lever on the left, not on the right.

I do the same thing (not that I've mt biked in Europe where I'm from) but there is a reason motocycles have right hand->front break setup. 90% of your breaking in the front tire, so use your right hand!

I've switch both my US bikes that way - friends don't need to borrow them!

 

[adumesny]

Nice bike Pete! I'm from England but have lived in the states almost 20 years. I run my brakes the same way as you. I've sent a few friends OTB when borrowing my bikes my road bikes are set up the same way too. I've never understood why it's backwards here - or why zips on jackets are opposite also.

yep, 30+ years in the US and run them the RIGHT way (right hand->front) Motocycles and physics can't be wrong... one thing I don't get either.

 

[StiHacka]

I do the same thing (not that I've mt biked in Europe where I'm from) but there is a reason motocycles have right hand->front break setup.

Yeah, I think those two reasons are called "clutch" and "throttle".

 

[BikeIntelligencer]

But this is the Internet! So I printed it out just to be sure...

Don't trust the internet!!! I took mine off and weighed it. The downtube guard weights 50grams!!!!

 

[Haggis]

The frame is size medium.

How tall are you? Bike looks a little under size, with the seat so far back and the long stem (not meaning to be rude or anything just trying to work out sizing)

 

[challybert]

But this is the Internet! So I printed it out just to be sure...

Ha....by the time the printer stops XC mtn bikes will have 12 inches of travel and a steep 60 degree HTA!!!

 

[phattruth]

Does anyone on here have the special blend version? I'd love to see some pics and hear there thoughts.

 

[BikeIntelligencer]

Thanks... this is unreal but I'm glad it can be done!

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You are right. I re-weighed the bike today on a (2) separate scales and got the same result. With the addition of the final internal routing of the dropper post cable and lever the bike is now officially at ... 24.71 lbs.

Biggest weight savings is likely in the tires, I-9 wheelset (1476 gms), Next Sl carbon crank and Formula RO brakes. Answer Sl bars, carbon stem. The frame is size medium.

 

[hball]

absolutely unreal.
have you ever checked your scale with a (higher) known weight?
ultimate scales are prone to be way off. the more weight you put on them the worse it gets.

 

[BikeIntelligencer]

I checked a Park with 20 lb barbells once. Turned out all 3 were different and none were exactly 20 lbs😱

 

[StevePacini]

Does anyone on here have the special blend version? I'd love to see some pics and hear there thoughts.

I second this! I've just recently sold my HD140 and ordered the Special Bend version as well.

 

[blizzard_mk]

I second this! I've just recently sold my HD140 and ordered the Special Bend version as well.

Me too!

Also curious if the Special Blend comes with the xFusion Sweep RL2. Ibis spec sheet says "Sweep RL". I assume they mean RL2.