Having a much lighter MTB

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines

3.28.2021

Most MTB riders dream of sub 10 kg MTB;   however their prices would not be lower than  6 numbers.

Low cost options are however available

1.  Tires -  going tubeless or lighter exterior.   Available from Maxxis or Continental.  Possible savings in weight -  about 200 grams each or 400 grams total

2.  Suspension forks

     1.  Replacement with lightweight  air suspension forks with Bolany, Fox, or  Weapons.      Bolany claims a weight of 1.6 to 1.8 kg or a weight savings from stock weighing 2.2 kg or  up to 0.6 kg savings. Cost nearly P5,000 with remote.  400 to 600 gms savings   

     2.  Converting to ridgid front forks -  Mosso, Toseek or Weapon. Sagmit   Very easily your front end weight si reduced from  2.2 kg to only 600 grams max.  That is  savings of  1.4 kg x 2.2 lbs/kgs or 3.08 lbsThus your 15 kg mtb can be brought down to only 13.6 kgs This is for non technical riders (MTBs riding on road)