The standard Shimano 142x12mm axle plus Rock Shox 15mm bolt thru weighed in at a portly 164g.
Carbon-ti front and rear axles are a featherweight 69g.
Weight weenie saving: 95g
Sunday, 7 December 2014
Weight Weenie – Part 2
The most ‘bling’ weight saving upgrade also provides the
most significant weight saving. I have replaced both of the existing front and
rear quick release axles with Italian crafted aluminium from Carbon-ti. Yes, this
means sacrificing the quick release facility, but in longer races I am carrying
a mini tool with me anyway, and in shorter cross country races I don’t carry
any spares, so I wouldn’t be in a position to fix a puncture anyhow.
The standard Shimano 142x12mm axle plus Rock Shox 15mm bolt thru weighed in at a portly 164g.
Carbon-ti front and rear axles are a featherweight 69g.
The standard Shimano 142x12mm axle plus Rock Shox 15mm bolt thru weighed in at a portly 164g.
Carbon-ti front and rear axles are a featherweight 69g.
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