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Title: VB R-168 Massive 500g Upgrade
Post by: 1Sigma on April 29, 2022, 11:03:45 AM

***EDIT: Noooo! IG Reels cuts off the end that actually shows the weight difference!  I updated the link.
Before ready-to-ride weight (incl. bottle cages, pedals, and computer mount) = 7.71kg
After ready-to-ride weight = 7.29kg
“Showroom” weight = 7.02kg***

Hey all,
Just wanted to share my spring upgrade with you all.
Changed:
Cassette - weight savings
Chain  - weight savings
Wheels  - weight savings
Tires - weight neutral
Jockey Wheel  - weight savings, but honestly cosmetic
Seat hardware  - weight savings, barely
Bottle cages  - weight gain
Handlebar tape  - weight gain

Made a video of the process:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cc8lgxvFNaC/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Title: Re: VB R-168 Massive 500g Upgrade
Post by: kbike on April 29, 2022, 01:01:45 PM

Nice. I'm a fan of the color shift accessories. 

What's going on today? first I see a demon slayer bike on the speeder thread then you use bebop and

Title: Re: VB R-168 Massive 500g Upgrade
Post by: StiffWeenies on April 30, 2022, 08:29:41 AM

Impressive! Do you think you can stay under 7.5kg with a 2x setup?

Title: Re: VB R-168 Massive 500g Upgrade
Post by: 1Sigma on April 30, 2022, 05:29:10 PM

Quote from: StiffWeenies on April 30, 2022, 08:29:41 AM

Impressive! Do you think you can stay under 7.5kg with a 2x setup?

Probably just barely. Maybe just over. 
Swapping out 1X for 2X hardware adds 141grams (my Passquest 110BCD chainring with Stone 5-bolt adapter isn't the lightest option out there)

Leaves 60 grams for the the cable and housing.

Although 1X wasn't a weight decision.  2X just isn't advantageous for where I ride, and how I ride.