Biggest Hit Weight Saving

[Rich8P]

Hi,

I've an entry level road bike with Ultegra 3x10, Mavic Askium wheels and an alu frame (58cm). No carbon parts at the moment.

I weigh 96kg, the bike weights 9.2kgs.

I want to join with a group that is faster than I am and ride big hills. I'm working on my fitness alot but need all the help I can get!

Other than reducing the weight of the rider, which I'm working on right now, what is the next biggest weight reduction on a budget?

I don't want to reduce the safety of the bike.

Cheers


Rich

 

[Xsmoker]

Forget about shaving weight off the bike it weighs only 9.2 kg (20.2 lbs) on the other hand you weigh 96 kg (211 lbs). It might cost $500 USD or more, way more, to shave 1 kg from your bike. With diligence you could drop 1/2 kg a week (about 3000 calories). Just keep riding and eating smart and the kgs will melt off at no cost.

But to answer your question: fork, stem, handlebar, seat and wheels although at your weight I wouldn't go for light wheels.

Good luck....

 

[capwater]

Enrty level bike isn't worth the tweaks. You have a decent enough setup right now. Lose some poundage, train harder and in a year reward yourself with a nicer bike. A few grams or even a pound on the bike ain't gonna make much difference when you can lose 5 pounds easily.