How To Make Your Bike Lighter
Brakes:
Do you really NEED a front brake? Rip that crap off for some considerable weight loss. Come to think of it, do you really NEED brakes at all? I ride brakeless and I do just fine. Also, is that fancy gyro REALLY needed? Of course not!
Handlebars:
Get a 2-pc bar, it's much lighter than a 4-pc. While your at it, trim it down a bit for some extra weight loss.
Rims:
Most everyone has 48-spoked wheels nowadays. Getting a good pair of high-quality 36-spoked wheels can save you up to 2 Lbs. depending on the thickness.
Tires:
A good pair of dirt tires can be up to a pound lighter than some of the super-tough street tires on the market right now. I use Maxxis Ringworm tires that are fairly heavy but they're rating for 110 PSI. Try to stay away from 100+ psi tires.
Cranks:
Forged 3-pc are unnecessary. I use high-quality one-pieces since I've learned to land good and lightly. If you MUST have 3-pc cranks, get some good 3-pc tubular cranks. Chain:
If you're thinking about getting a heavy burly thick chain, consider keeping the standard stock chain. Get a long-lasting high-quality chain.
Sprocket:
Use a stock sprock. Stay away from sprocket stalls/grinds and yours should last.
Seat Stem:
My seat stays pretty low and so I've cut off the unnecessary length. Be careful and don't go overboard or your family jewels may pay when your seat stem falls off just before landing that no-footed x-up...
By Rider Gonzalas
Do you really NEED a front brake? Rip that crap off for some considerable weight loss. Come to think of it, do you really NEED brakes at all? I ride brakeless and I do just fine. Also, is that fancy gyro REALLY needed? Of course not!
Handlebars:
Get a 2-pc bar, it's much lighter than a 4-pc. While your at it, trim it down a bit for some extra weight loss.
Rims:
Most everyone has 48-spoked wheels nowadays. Getting a good pair of high-quality 36-spoked wheels can save you up to 2 Lbs. depending on the thickness.
Tires:
A good pair of dirt tires can be up to a pound lighter than some of the super-tough street tires on the market right now. I use Maxxis Ringworm tires that are fairly heavy but they're rating for 110 PSI. Try to stay away from 100+ psi tires.
Cranks:
Forged 3-pc are unnecessary. I use high-quality one-pieces since I've learned to land good and lightly. If you MUST have 3-pc cranks, get some good 3-pc tubular cranks. Chain:
If you're thinking about getting a heavy burly thick chain, consider keeping the standard stock chain. Get a long-lasting high-quality chain.
Sprocket:
Use a stock sprock. Stay away from sprocket stalls/grinds and yours should last.
Seat Stem:
My seat stays pretty low and so I've cut off the unnecessary length. Be careful and don't go overboard or your family jewels may pay when your seat stem falls off just before landing that no-footed x-up...
By Rider Gonzalas
Those are some good tips Gonzales
wessite
on 02 Jun, 2007, 06:46:35good tips m8 thanx for ideas
dan
on 26 Mar, 2008, 06:05:16is there any more ways of getting a lighter bike then to take off brakes and seat stem?
austin
on 08 Apr, 2008, 15:14:24good job
hfj
on 12 Jun, 2008, 15:20:01Ight under the grips I drilled bb size holds on each side. So ya it really wrks try other places that arnt that noticeable.
ELEMENTARY
on 16 Nov, 2008, 11:30:51also guys you can cut down ur back axel's a lil bit ugh ..
or just trim the uneeded parts of ur bars,
Bring ur chain as tight as it will go and remove all the utehr links but ehh up to u .
Justin
on 18 Nov, 2008, 00:01:19shit i got a haro and its soooo sucken heavy [tongue]
gay bitch
on 02 Dec, 2008, 14:45:39dude you dont no wat the hell ur tlking bout
Ian
on 06 Dec, 2008, 16:45:34I cut the seat post, got some light weight brakes, no way in hell im drilling holes in my new bike,got some light tires... and my bike is 26 1/2 lbs, any other ways?im going for 25 =D
john
on 16 Feb, 2009, 19:01:43