Good to know you are alive and kicking after such crash. There are still some parts in the bike you could make lighter, but overally it's a very nice setup.

Definitely agree with this!!!

Quote from: kingchickenstrip on March 13, 2016, 03:04:56 AM
Purchasing a frame and building a bike really makes me appreciate so much more than just the ride.

Glad you're ok.

Quote from: JohnnyNT on March 13, 2016, 01:33:13 PM
Good to know you are alive and kicking after such crash. There are still some parts in the bike you could make lighter, but overally it's a very nice setup.

Thanks. I would love to hear what parts you recommend to get me in to the low 16 pound range or possibly high 15s. I kind of stopped adding to the spreadsheet so it's not very accurate list of the parts that are on it now.

I was thinking about the headset from Extralite would save some weight. I would love to get the new XTR brakes but would not be happy if they didn't stop as good as the XT brakes I have on now.

It all depends on the budget really, the biggest weight savings I see ATM are probably hubs, rebuilding wheels with Extralite Hubs would save at least 150g, R2 sells hub sets as well as whole wheels (even under 1200g) but they cost arm and leg. Extralite headset is a good option (their topcap is nice as well) and their stem would help too [http://www.extralite.com/Products/HyperStem%20O6.htm]. Big savings can be made with seatpost/bars in your setup contacting Schmolke would be the best bet, they ask premium prize but can everything according to your needs and still freaking light (  http://www.schmolke-carbon.de/carbon/carbon_uk/index.php ). There is also around 50g to lose on crankset (Tune Blackfoot or THM Clavicula come to mind). Pedals are individual thing and with your 220lbs Ti spindles are probably out of questions, yet even steel Speedplay or Bebops come at around 210g [ http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.zerospecs ; http://www.vpcomponents.com/product/bebep-pedals-cro-moly/]. You could also ask these guys making aftermarket CB spindles if their weight limit is increased compared to OEM [http://stores.ebay.com/tispindle?_trksid=p2047675.l2563]. If so, you could get pedals as light as 150-160g after some tuning. I understand your concerns about breaking power, the light yet still powerful combination is Formula R1 Racing + Hope Floating Rotors X2. Going with XTR should be pretty safe too. Saddle is another personal thing, but you can find quite a lot of saddles in 50-70g range (probably R2 is a god place again). Finally, bolt tuning (steel-> ti/alu/nylon/carbon bolts where applicable  , old but nice guide here http://weightweenies.starbike.com/articles.php?ID=16). I'm not suggesting new frame since it's chinertown Briefly, that would be it.

Thanks for the ideas JohnnyNT

I like to think of my bike as weight weenie on a budget.   

I really like the bike hub store hubs for the price to weight ratio. I am now using the 28 hole 27mm carbon hoops from Iplay with DT Swiss spokes. I really wish I had weighed them

All the bolts have been switched to aluminum or titanium.

My next part change will be the Extralite headset. Has anyone on this site tried the Extralite headset?? Would love to hear how it is working out.

Good morning guys. Just a quick question. I am thinking of getting a 256 from Peter and was wondering if there would be enough clearance at the chainstays to run a 34 tooth front single blade set up.

Quote from: mornevg on March 24, 2016, 05:26:29 AM
Good morning guys. Just a quick question. I am thinking of getting a 256 from Peter and was wondering if there would be enough clearance at the chainstays to run a 34 tooth front single blade set up.

Yes, I'm riding with a NW 34T from AbsoluteBlack. Here are some pictures: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,184.msg7262.html#msg7262

Quote from: MTB2223 on March 24, 2016, 06:08:38 AM

Quote from: mornevg on March 24, 2016, 05:26:29 AM
Good morning guys. Just a quick question. I am thinking of getting a 256 from Peter and was wondering if there would be enough clearance at the chainstays to run a 34 tooth front single blade set up.

Yes, I'm riding with a NW 34T from AbsoluteBlack. Here are some pictures: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,184.msg7262.html#msg7262

What crank will you be using?

I'm riding 34T Oval (large axis as in 36T) and it barely clears as well (with SRAM S2200)

I want to use a Rotor Rex 1.1 crank.