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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.
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.