93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Latest weigh-in pg. 22*

[Baulz]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Try KCNC foam grips. They are skinnier and a denser material, oh and they are 15g/pair.

Hmmm... not retro though... I have a plan on some old grips that should be the same weight as the WCS

Titec made the same grips in the 90's if you can find a pair.

 

[Hotwheels.]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Porcipaws are nice and skinny.

 

[Hotwheels.]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Yeti, claimed 60g: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1990s-handleba ... SwvwRcNKt7

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

This post is primarily a big fat 'Thanks Bud!' to PipMeister, who, being an utter gentleman, offered me something that he bought new in the 90s, at the Cycle Show Olympia, from the Stif stand.

I hoped I'd be able to fit it over the weekend and have a weigh-in, but;

1) I couldn't get hold of the calibrated scales
2) bought a bike for my old Mum, and fixed that up

Regardless, I'm still super-excited about... this...






Woop!

I thought the silver cogs were Ti, but a BETTER magnet revealed they were steel. Crazy light!! Thanks again Pip!!!

 

[RickTheUncivil]

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That's nuts, want one

 

[Peachy!]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Late to the thread.... just looking for a good beach read

 

[Retro Spud]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Late to the thread.... just looking for a good beach read

It’s a great read - especially the minor “ tête-à-tête“ at the beginning over the feasibility of being under 20lbs

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

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What are you doing for cassette?

Tough one. I didn't want to use any Shimano, but it'll probably be a 737 at about 250g. Just can't afford goldtec or SRP/Tioga (yet...)

Okay, it's arrogant quoting myself, but this did make me laugh.

The trek *HAD* a Tioga Ti cassette, Currently wears a m737, and will shortly be fitted with a Goldtec.


Face. Palm.

 

[Konsta]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Love this thread and the bike! Also love the fact that it’s strictly period correctness.

One suggestion if you still want to shave a few grams: alloy crank bolts maybe? You already have the cranks settled on the bb axle so aluminium bolts will keep them there no problem.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Re: 93 OCLV weightweenie Project *Shedding more weight*

Love this thread and the bike! Also love the fact that it’s strictly period correctness.

One suggestion if you still want to shave a few grams: alloy crank bolts maybe?

Thanks Bud, Appreciate it!

Got these in the post today... I have a set of black anodised SRP crank bolts, but don't think I could ever trust alu crank bolts...? I wouldn't normally bother with exotic bolts, but I can't bring myself to fit the black plastic and steel shimano cranks bolts to middleburn cranks!

MMMMmmmmmmm... Royce...

And I think RetroSpud might have something to say about Aluminium crank bolts too...? I'm not against alu bolts in general, but I don't think they have a place holding your cranks on.