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Old August 13th 07, 06:28 PM posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Hell and High Water
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How much difference would you expect?


-Bob

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Old August 13th 07, 07:36 PM posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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On Aug 13, 12:28 pm, Hell and High Water
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How much difference would you expect?

-Bob


~500g

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Old August 13th 07, 07:36 PM posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Hell and High Water wrote:
How much difference would you expect?


About 300 grams, more or less depending on particulars.

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Old August 13th 07, 07:39 PM posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Hell and High Water wrote in
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How much difference would you expect?


Maybe 1-2 pounds, depending on the specific products.
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Old August 13th 07, 11:41 PM posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Hell and High Water wrote:
How much difference would you expect?


-Bob


About 6-7 pounds, depending on color.
 




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