-global mountainbiking network- my bike weight about your mom
@ThunderConker
4 жыл бұрын
I believe my bike is heavy with it's 16kg, but thnx to this weight I lost 10kg myself!
@taobricemtb4071
4 жыл бұрын
12 kgs
@Nick-pq6ij
4 жыл бұрын
I was looking at carbon fibre options and telling my wife how expensive cf is... She suggested I just lose weight myself, cheaper food bill and lighter overall combined weight... Win win!
@user-yv2cz8oj1k
4 жыл бұрын
And she is right, as long as you end up a healthy weight. :D
@navykeef
4 жыл бұрын
Nick McCarthy best comment and most practical!
@dewindoethdwl2798
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I’ve taken 10lbs “off” my bike by riding loads during lockdown. Overall rolling mass down, no bike expense and I’m a load fitter. Weight weenies need to check their excess body-pounds before shedding bike-ounces at a silly cost. Ride more, smile more
@matulostyle
4 жыл бұрын
@@dewindoethdwl2798 true. Problem is if you are lighter rider and you wish to do some tricks on your bike :-)
@RedDaemon69420
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly. Only limitation with the plan is your body weight is sprung rather than unsprung. U can't lose unsprung mass without changing components.
@angusls6032
4 жыл бұрын
Take the front wheel and and manual all the trails!
@s1mpleniko488
4 жыл бұрын
Its great specially for downhill
@nathanrosenberger6796
4 жыл бұрын
and and
@curtrichardson8002
4 жыл бұрын
Fill tires with helium.
@angusls6032
4 жыл бұрын
S1mple Niko haha especially that
@angusls6032
4 жыл бұрын
Curt Richardson float down. I like your thinking🤣
@geemail369
4 жыл бұрын
Here's a free one that's often overlooked: the good old PRD! (pre-ride dump)
@rumplestiltskin1350
4 жыл бұрын
I always tell new recruits to muck out after breaky, as what goes in must come out. Haha PRD is a good one 🤙🏼
@churnstyle
4 жыл бұрын
I won't even think of riding without one
@michael_the_chef
4 жыл бұрын
@@Jordan-fn9fz yesterday i took a dump in the middle of my 8 hour tour, after that it felt like having carbon rims mounted on my bike
@matulostyle
4 жыл бұрын
Well, "prd" means fart in my language lmao XDDDD
@geemail369
2 жыл бұрын
@N. D. But ... you're not moving your bike! You're moving your bike + yourself + equipment ...! So what you're saying is dropping a 80lbs backpack won't make a difference?! 🤓
@Dan_Kornfeld
4 жыл бұрын
Other weight saving options! Ditch 29” wheels and go back to 26”. Cut your break levers in half - you only use one finger, who needs a whole lever? Remove every other spoke from your wheels. Replace the air in your tires with helium. For you hardcore riders, consider stripping the paint from your frame and fork; and don’t forget to remove those heavy weight shift cable housings! (All kidding!)
@joshiboy31
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen worse on the trails lol
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
Drill holes everywhere, remove your grips, cut your bars down, remove the saddle, only run a front brake, and run wheels without tyres! Hahaha
@DemonicVelocity
3 жыл бұрын
Run half the recommended air pressure! Less gas in the tire makes you lighter!
@markusklemm4516
3 жыл бұрын
@@devononair Work at a bike shop. Once had a customer come in to have their shifting adjusted. They had taken their drill to their bike and turned their frame into swiss cheese. We refused to touch the bike.
@Ichigo1kurosaki
3 жыл бұрын
Go Single speed! ditch that cassette, shifter and deraileur! Best weight saving hack
@richardmiddleton7770
3 жыл бұрын
Tyres and tubes are the biggest weight saving vs. price vs performance. I went from 860g tyres and 250g tubes to 650g tubeless tyres with about 90g of sealant, that's 370g PER WHEEL and it's where it makes the most difference, rotating mass!
@lukegrady5357
4 жыл бұрын
Gmbn: Dropper post the next best thing to the invention of the wheel. Gmbn: also, Imagine how much weight savings you’re getting out of no dropper post.
@gmbn
4 жыл бұрын
🤷♂️ They have their place but some people (the cross country crowd) don't need them!
@michael_the_chef
4 жыл бұрын
@@gmbn biggest difference is rotational mass. 400g more mounted onto the frame arent that bad. But for pro xc every gramm counts i guess
@lukegrady5357
4 жыл бұрын
Michael Schöch no I see people on e bikes shredding, and they’re like 50 pounds lol
@michael_the_chef
4 жыл бұрын
@@lukegrady5357 ebike = moto, Rotational mass has no chance
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of a dropper post, but after seeing the price and weight, I think I'll just stick to a quick release seat clamp!
@chiccorocker
4 жыл бұрын
I don't go too crazy with weight savings, but it's good to keep an eye on the weight when changing components. One other area worth mentioning: drive train. When the cassette / chain needs to be replaced an higher tier is usually lighter
@theradrider675
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 1.5 million! I hope one day my channel will be a fraction as good as yours!
@hyperjoel
4 жыл бұрын
Let’s be realistic for a minute though...even if my dropper post weighed twice as much as it does, I’d still have it! Best thing ever
@eliotcrowe7884
4 жыл бұрын
I've recently started putting dehydrated water in my water bottle, saving almost half a pound in weight! carbon, pah!
@gmbn
4 жыл бұрын
😂
@isaacwardle7839
4 жыл бұрын
I used to not like rich, but now that he’s used to gmbn and has relaxed a little I think he’s a great presenter love the vids guys!
@ProthoPectore
4 жыл бұрын
Strength Training. Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. if you're stronger all around then 2kg isn't noticeable. can have the lightest bike money can buy but if you aren't in top physical shape does it really matter?
@richardmiddleton7770
3 жыл бұрын
But if you put on too much muscle you will be heavier and weight saving is only relevant for going up hill so that doesn't make sense.
@fazza2104
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 6 more -new frame -new shock -new fork -new handlebars - new wheel set -new drivetrain
@user-yv2cz8oj1k
4 жыл бұрын
#newbike
@timotheyszczepanski6644
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t tempt me
@masonsebastian4741
4 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly surprised that a pre ride piss or a pre ride dump wasn't on here
@feedbackzaloop
4 жыл бұрын
Should have read between the lines as Rich got hungry by the end of the video
@audiofiil
4 жыл бұрын
It's not rotational mass so not that important lmao
@yourfatson8262
4 жыл бұрын
Another way is to strip all of your bolts it helps you lose like 2 grams I always do it
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by strip the bolts?
@fx_matze
4 жыл бұрын
If you run tubes consider tubolito. And care them for spares for anyone else. Do you ride with a backpack/ hip bag? What do you bring with you? Lightweight multitool and pump, etc. can also save some weight. Also think about gloves, helmet, protection, clothing, smartphone, GPS device, lights..
@dasanoneia4730
4 жыл бұрын
Rich you are an excellent addition to the GMBN team fit right in
@itsvaren1054
4 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: ditch the seat post and derailleur, also brakes aren’t needed as they add unnecessary weight
@matijaljubenovic6302
4 жыл бұрын
Even tyres those things weight a lot!
@ellislowry6646
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to ditch the frame that thing weighs a lot
@rabbitfighter9987
4 жыл бұрын
Also the grips and pedals, they weigh far to much. Just pull your cranks with your hands
@ellislowry6646
4 жыл бұрын
Just ditch the bike and run you will be so fast
@itsvaren1054
4 жыл бұрын
@@rabbitfighter9987 clearly ur a noob to mountain biking smh, whats the point of cranks huh? just go downhill and youll have no problems
@remainanonymous6723
4 жыл бұрын
Seatpost clamps are also a little detail, which could save a few grams. I´d recommend the Tune Schraubwürger!
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
I recommend weighing the parts you have. Most parts for sale have a weight listed and you can see what parts are worth upgrading, and you might be surprised at what your current parts weigh. Use a kitchen scale for small parts and a luggage scale (that dangles the item from a strap) for frames, wheels etc. I thought a lighter bottle cage would be cost-effective, but, after weighing them, I realised a new set of pedals was a better place to put my money. I saved 190g by changing my pedals for just £45!
@bababooey4227
4 жыл бұрын
that canyon is looking siick damn
@superspecky4eyes
4 жыл бұрын
The best way to save weight is to lose some off your lockdown gut!
@nekomeido
3 жыл бұрын
I saved 2,4kg on my dirtjumper just mainly from tyres, fork and other small stuff and Im not even done with upgrading. I used to have cheap components. (13,39kg down to 11kg)
@GokkunGuru
2 жыл бұрын
What weight is considered light for an xc hardtail? 10kg and less?
@cegalleta
Жыл бұрын
The best way I made my bike lighter was being a bit humble and admitting I won't be doing any DH or Enduro anytime soon so having a high travel fork was a waste lol. I've seen people run way too much gear for what they need and that just adds weight
@mrpants6370
4 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent presenter Rich ! But I can't ride any bike now without a dropper - it is an essential part of any MTB IMHO. I had to put one on my fat bike too (I'm in Minnesota, USA - so we actually need those fat tires for 4 months every year !)
@charliecaister5480
4 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful, thanks gmbn
@hambo76
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on your bike doesn't it. For those that have spent thousands then there isn't much scope to lighten it up. For everyone else - Tubeless setup (save 200g) Shimano XT or SRAM GX rear cassette (can save another 200g) Lighter cranks (can save 250g) Quality wheelset (Hunt Trail wides are 1,800g which can save up to 500g) Better fork. A Pike Select weighs 400g less than a Sektor for instance. All of the above will save you about 1.5kg, nearly 1kg of that is rotational mass.
@martinbalman2503
4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to go riding later today
@howiseeitmtb7327
4 жыл бұрын
You see fit and healthy and my bike is not to heavy enough it’s a balfa bb7 DH bike it’s just I’m stuck on the sofa😅😂
@adamlukas3967
4 жыл бұрын
Cool, I used to had a Balfa 2 step Fr. I bought it as my first "real" mtb for 300$. Ignoring the fact the frame was too small for me, brakes didn't work and rear wheel wobble all around, I loved it. There was something special about it. Also I was the only person in my country who had this bike brand. Thanks for bringing back memories.
@howiseeitmtb7327
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh the balfa was my first real bike and I bet I’m the only in Australia that has one 😅😂 The frame was scratched
@jammymark
4 жыл бұрын
I'd never fit titanium bolts. They're not much of a weight saving but more importantly standard bolts are used because of certain shear factors. For example if you clipped a caliper on a log I'm sure you'd be much happier that the bolt holding it to the frame sheared rather than the frame itself breaking. 👍
@xx-----------xx873
4 жыл бұрын
True, but never rounding a bolt is worth itself 1000X in the workstand.
@calebbrewer6850
4 жыл бұрын
I love your content keep it up 🇦🇺
@etha.n_0488
4 жыл бұрын
🇦🇺
@justshreditmtb6975
4 жыл бұрын
are you from Australia because i am
@etha.n_0488
4 жыл бұрын
@@justshreditmtb6975 I'm from QLD what about urself
@A.D.D.O.C.D.T
4 жыл бұрын
🇦🇺
@taobricemtb4071
4 жыл бұрын
🇦🇺
@sandro.vadori2920
4 жыл бұрын
Best GMBN video ever👍🏻
@joshiboy31
4 жыл бұрын
Aliexpress, carbon and titanium gubbins. Been astonished by the quality so far, got my old Giant XTC down to 19lbs WITH dropper post
@martinbalman2503
4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a great vid rich
@Kot1026
4 жыл бұрын
Make yourself lighter!
@michaelmills4455
3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍. Always a pleasure watching this channel
@ancogbernard
3 жыл бұрын
you dont need lighter bike, you need to get strong.🤣🤣
@joellewis759
4 жыл бұрын
Really good tips! Some of them are quite expensive though 😂
@4partmedia
4 жыл бұрын
This... this was great, new dude.
@camdaddymcpimperson
4 жыл бұрын
Superb Intro!
@edwinparathundathil6742
3 жыл бұрын
u guys should do how to 1 hand wheelie for the more intermediate riders trying to 1 up their wheelies!!
@gedrot2486
4 жыл бұрын
I could probably get lighter on my bike by getting a different rider... wait.
@bushylingus6272
4 жыл бұрын
I went from a 19 inch aluminium hard tail to a 15.5 inch aluminium full suspension and lost 3 kilos.
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
That's surprising... Did you change just the frame? I''d be surprised if a full sus alu was lighter than a hardtail alu. I'm thinking your new bike had some lighter components, if it was indeed a completely new bike.
@tomprimrose6670
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just gone single speed on my transition that’s the easiest way
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
Very tempting!
@eamonlee159
4 жыл бұрын
How to save weight : Remove all those dumbass spokes, go. Brakeless, go frameless, go naked,shave, remove does shitty wheels, take of that fork,take of that shock, remove that drivetrain , remove the seat stay, take of your stem, go barefoot, use plastic bolts etc etc
@Guovssohas
4 жыл бұрын
And how much does it weigh when you sit on it?
@ollieb9875
4 жыл бұрын
Titanium quick release skewers, I got some, they look cool.
@henvest3491
4 жыл бұрын
This has got to be done carefully but bolt drilling can save some weight for free. OK only a small amount but it is free. Get a very small drill and drill the end of the bolts. I have drilled most on my bike and not had a single failure.
@Shralps
4 жыл бұрын
Here's a thought. If you ride with a water bottle can you tell the difference from when it's full and when it's empty? I can't... A full 600ml bottle is nearly 1.5lbs.
@roccopietrofesa7914
4 жыл бұрын
You missed some of the most obvious weight reduction upgrades- wow! Upgrade group components. Bottom to top tier cassettes is one of the most massive weight reductions. The same for cranks. Going from alloy or steel cranks to carbon is a massive change in weight. The chain! Again the difference between Sram NX and XO for example is huge. How did you not include these items? A good set of alloy rims is nearly as light as a carbon rim.
@michael_the_chef
4 жыл бұрын
And a good set of carbon rims is even lighter. Especially xc stuff, enduro carbon wheels can be relatively heavy
@Fotisem
3 жыл бұрын
is a 12,5kg bike good for xc mountain biking?It costs only 1000 euro and now i have a bike which weights 16kg and i want to buy it.Please tell me your opinion
@jeskli11
4 жыл бұрын
There's another way to loose some weight of the system and so on your clothing. What about some lycra skinsuit, lightweight XC/road helmet and XC shoes? 🤔
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
Hmm... that's a good point actually! I never usually think about the weight of my clothes! I think about the weight of my backpack and try to pack light tools and supplies. Maybe I should extend to my clothes. Lightweight bra? Shorten my shoe laces? Remove unnecessary buttons from my jacket? Remove pockets from my jersey?
@jeskli11
4 жыл бұрын
@@devononair What you're talking about are really marginal gains 😆. But if you compare baggy shorts with a zipper etc. to roadie style lycra shorts made of much much lighter material, the weight saving can be way more significant than opting for carbon handlebars instead of alloy ones. And shoes, they can make a huge difference. Weight saving between low- and top-end shoe can go up to hundred or so grams, you have two of them and they're actually rotational mass, so to be able to compare them to some stationary weight (like the mentioned handlebars and such stuff) you'd have to multiple that saving PI (3,142...) times. And that difference is even greater if that low-end shoe is an enduro or downhill style one.
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeskli11 Haha, yes, very marginal gains indeed! You are right though. Lycra also makes you more aerodynamic. I just went through my backpack and realised I had unnecessary stuff in there, so I reckon I saved quite a few grams by removing them. I'm also looking at getting a better multi-tool instead of carrying separate, heavy tools, such as a chain tool.
@devononair
4 жыл бұрын
Removing things is the cheapest way to save weight - in fact, it only costs you time! Is it dry and sunny? Remove your mudguards and valve caps. Remove spoke protector from the rear wheel, along with any reflectors. Trim the excess cable down to the minimum. Short ride? Remove your second bottle cage. How many tyre levers are you carrying? You need no more than two. How long is your chain? If it's loose when it's round the biggest gear combination, shorten it. Admittedly, these are small savings, but why carry extra weight you don't need?
@DonaldsonClan
4 жыл бұрын
Back in the 90's there was a special way of lightening components called "Drillium"...anyone remember that? Take a drill bit to your cranks? Brake levers? Etc. And OK for me, about 40lbs overweight I laugh at myself even considering lightening up my bike....
@alland2888
3 жыл бұрын
No one has mentioned scrapping the paint off your carbon fibre frame and what ever else you have that's carbon fibre on your bike it takes about 80 grams off.
@sarge9920
4 жыл бұрын
Top tip. Spend a gazillion pound on carbon & titanium to get a lightweight bike..... 10 out of 10 for listing the obvious 👏👏👏
@bennytn5518
4 жыл бұрын
These are great suggestions ONLY if you ride relatively easy offroad terrain. In my book, the dropper post and tires are probably the last items I'd consider giving up for lighter weight. I'd go for a XO groupset if I can keep my favorite tires.
@gmbn
4 жыл бұрын
Yep! This is aimed at the XC whippets looking to save a few grams 🤘
@luxo3235
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid🤘🏻
@owenmitchell8532
4 жыл бұрын
I'm deciding weather I should sacrifice my cocaine for carbon but shredding high is much more fun than weight saving what's you guys opinion on my predicament?
@A.D.D.O.C.D.T
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta be from UK lol
@xx-----------xx873
4 жыл бұрын
The cocaine may be cheaper, but carbon is healthier.
@owenmitchell8532
4 жыл бұрын
@@xx-----------xx873 depends on how you define healthy
@driftattack11
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever question my dropper post again!!!
@rowerowysztos
Жыл бұрын
Going tubeless isn't the best way! There are lighter options like ultratubes (Revoloop, tubolito, pirelli) which are lighter, easier to maintain, also more puncture resistant than normal tubes and cheaper than set of tubeless tires, tubeless tape, sealant, valves and sometimes special pump...
@seabracing8880
4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for this awesome video
@PSNragglefraggle1
4 жыл бұрын
Reinforced tubeless tyres + sealant weigh about as much as a clincher setup.
@deako-_-2516
4 жыл бұрын
Yes mate
@limyewhock5495
4 жыл бұрын
If not racing MTB need not be too light. Go for durability instead of light weight cos we ride to keep fit so heavier bike same distance lose more weight cos use more calories!!!!
@aldeux7086
4 жыл бұрын
Making your bike lighter will make your wallet lighter as well.
@enpluson1539
4 жыл бұрын
Foam grips are a massive weight saving. That is an easy hundred grams for around 10-20 bucks.
It makes very little real difference to lighten the sprung mass (i.e. anything that isn't the wheels). It makes MUCH more sense to lighten your wheels/tyres (and YOURSELF).
@Danil-Crypto
4 жыл бұрын
the saddle can still be supplied with carbon)
@owenjohn8134
4 жыл бұрын
GMBN humour is just funny
@josiahgolding7826
4 жыл бұрын
Needed to shave some weight off my bike ;)
@generalrepair8731
2 жыл бұрын
Or maybe how to make the rider lighter! Lol 😂 during Covid I think We need to lose some weight now.
@christiandyrvig5789
4 жыл бұрын
Id also make an argument that savning weight off yourself will make the biggest difference😉
@webagent90
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s a great weight saving: throw the bike out the window and just dont bother about the weight, cash etc.
@angusgray8843
4 жыл бұрын
I love you guys !!
@rehakmate
2 жыл бұрын
my seatpost tube is 30 g
@bijojoseph1659
4 жыл бұрын
Good information buddy 👍✌️ Kochin bicycle buddies 🤘
@richardpayne5176
4 жыл бұрын
Bijo Joseph Thanks mate 🤘
@koukimonzta
4 жыл бұрын
how about a smaller chainring or oval chainring?
@theephemeralglade1935
8 ай бұрын
Choobes! Leavers! Make it Ligh'er!
@muhammadkhair3093
4 жыл бұрын
Lose fat and getting stronger is better than losing bike weight
@michaelhorner4011
4 жыл бұрын
Bloody LeeVa .....come here baby.....you belong on my handlebar. I'm leaving for my new man.....his name is Lever :)
@trailfork7815
4 жыл бұрын
a dropper is more important than a 400g weight saving.. fite me
@greasycervelo
4 жыл бұрын
Drillium. Nothing like speed holes for speed
@RedDaemon69420
Жыл бұрын
Probably easier to lose 1kg of sprung mass on my tummy than to lose 1kg of sprung mass on my bike haha
@bobbyhempel1513
4 жыл бұрын
I went tubeless and literally lost zero weight;if I had just put on the tire without anything else I would have lost weight but by the time you had in the sealant and the rim strip it's the same way as a tire and tubeand actually I could be lighter with a tube set up because I could run ultra light tires and ultra light tubesand if running tubes all I have to do is put a little bit of sealant in the tubes and now they seal themselves. Don't get me wrong I love my tubeless setup on my mountain bike but it is not lighter.
@michael_the_chef
4 жыл бұрын
50ml tubeless sealant is lighter than a tube. If you use a dh tube the difference can be pretty big
@husle1723
2 жыл бұрын
i just remove the front brake and frong gear changer for starter
@howiseeitmtb7327
4 жыл бұрын
FACT: There can only be one first comment not ten
@michael0450
4 жыл бұрын
Then explain why theres ten first comments
@jamesblanchfield5231
4 жыл бұрын
This is the earlyest i have ever been
@alexanderimhof4531
4 жыл бұрын
This was nice to know 🤩
@gmbn
4 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@mmb4063
4 жыл бұрын
Ditch your fork lock out switch and cable. Never use it anyway.
@gergoolle5773
4 жыл бұрын
Rigid fork ftw
@justshreditmtb6975
4 жыл бұрын
hey I've got the same water bottle cage
@maxnieper785
4 жыл бұрын
Is this in the Forest of Dean
@gmbn
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@DaneFerolin
4 жыл бұрын
So far I shed 2.23 pounds and looking to convert my 2x to 1x
@sc5691
4 жыл бұрын
Why not drill holes throughout your frame and let those unused spaces get ditched off? That would be a great weigt saving
@gmbn
4 жыл бұрын
It might also affect the structural integrity of the frame... 🤔
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