Date: Thu, Dec 8, 2005, 11:05am From: (Ken*M)

I have been trying to come up with some
ways of saving a bit of weight on my
hybrid. I have thought of several ways
which ways should I try?

(1) Seat post - currently a suspension
model (stock) weights 530 grams. New /
better rigid weights about 250 grams.
Easy to change.

(2) Saddle - Currently stock Avenir sport
type. Weight 668 grams. New / better
between 200 - 300 grams. Easy to
change.

I would change out the suspension seatpost for the lighter riged and go
for a sprung Brooks saddle. You will still shave off around 200 grams
yet keep some semblence of suspension.

(3) Fork - Currently Suntour suspension
model (stock). Weight ?? - heavy. New /
better steel / rigid weight - 1335 grams
uncut. Harder to change must change
headset and stem.

What is your opinion?
Ken

Do you do any off-roading with your rig? If all you come up against is
periodic rough pavement, I would dump the MTB forks fand grab a riged
MTB or a touring fork. You may even be able to find one of these that
will work with your present headset.
--
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