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08-04.-2004, 01:54 AM
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Re: Upgrades
On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 10:03:05 -0500, Brad McColm wrote:
> What is the fastest way (other than the obvious trading up) to take some > weight off a Giant Boulder SE for around $300 canadian? Depends on how you ride it, but a good way of losing weight is to get some better wheels/lighter tyres/tubes.If you chuck it off kerbs/ride over logs, then putting lightweight wheels on may not be a good idea. Alan. -- To reply by e-mail, change the ' + ' to 'plus'. http://www.dvatc.co.uk - Off-road cycling in the North Midlands. |
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08-04.-2004, 07:02 AM
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Re: Upgrades
"A.Lee" <alan@darkroom.+.com> wrote in message news:kmWcc.28135$h44.3919850@stones.force9.net... > On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 10:03:05 -0500, Brad McColm wrote: > > > What is the fastest way (other than the obvious trading up) to take some > > weight off a Giant Boulder SE for around $300 canadian? > > Depends on how you ride it, but a good way of losing weight is to get some > better wheels/lighter tyres/tubes.If you chuck it off kerbs/ride over > logs, then putting lightweight wheels on may not be a good idea. Alternatively, if you ride mostly road, get a set of slick and you will notice a big improvement. I'm using Avocet 26x1.25 and with a new set of grade 25 ball bearings, my heavy 30+lb "costco special" really rolls.... |
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