Trek's Cobia features a light, butted, hydroformed -luminum frame with G2 Geometry for the best riding position for fast climbs, rock-steady descents and rail-like cornering. And, with its 29-inch wheels the Cobia steamrolls over obstacles for excellent control. The durable parts package includes a plush, active RockShox Recon 29er fork, sweet Bontrager wheels, a precision-shifting SRAM 10-speed drivetrain and powerful Hayes disc brakes.
Not really sure on budget. Couple hundred dollars would be ideal. But the cheaper the better if I can shave some weight. I do not need anything top of the line by any means.What brakes do you have on there now?
Those wheels are anchors on your bike.
With LX hubs, w/o skewers:
1.04kg front
1.22kg rear
Also, the s800 crankset is 780g without bottom bracket. you could drop some weight there pretty cheaply.
What is your budget? That will help us give you better advice.
I think its a recon silver in which case you can drop some weight there. .
Might make more sense to just buy a lighter bike considering the cost of the above suggestions.You, wheels, tubes, tires, cranks, handlebar, stem, pedals, cassette.
Avoid carbon seatposts, get a Thompson.
A couple hundred dollars might save you a quarter-half pound.Not really sure on budget. Couple hundred dollars would be ideal. But the cheaper the better if I can shave some weight. I do not need anything top of the line by any means.
Yep, upgrading your wheels will have a huge impact. I am sure you will feel it. Also, nice looking bikeLots of great info. I think I'm all set other than upgrading my wheels. Much appreciated.