Rizal Philippines
January 29,2017
I compiled a list of the weight of the groupsets. I am repeating that if you want to a have light bike (a light bike translates into an efficient and sometimes fast bike) If you must upgrade, its not only the looks or the brand but consider the weight:(cost to weight ratio)
1. Frame sets
Not all carbon frames are light review of a carbon frame circa 2011 showed a carbon built bike
weighing 8kg +. The Bianchi of some of RBP are said to be tipping the scales at 8.5 kg. Some alum
bikes by Cannondale, Giant Merida are light.
2. Wheelsets
Typical wheelsets weigh over 2 kg. Some more expensive branded weigh over 1.85 kg, those over
P15,000 tip the scales at 1.7 kg. Most carbon frames are 1.5 kg. The branded ones are at 1.5kg.
Am Cla came out with 1.4+ kg alum wheelsets. The 350 and 420. Light bikes. Even Ursu, the
Italian company have wheelsets weighing in at 1.6 kg. But they have beautiful wheels Aero wheelsets
are expensive but their wind cheating features are what you pay for. at 30+ kph, your ability to cut
through the air is what counts, not the weight.
Orig 450 carbon wheelset weighs 1,500 grams. SRP is at P30 k.
Novatec Jetfly (which I bought) weighs 1,435 gtrams making my Freccia really sub 8 kg alum bike.
Some Italian carbon fiber wheelsets weigh 1,300 grams and cost over P130K.
3. Group sets: Component Weight Comparison from Total Cycling
There are three major manufacturers: Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM. Their average weight is
2 kg; Shimano group sets are heavier, Campy is lighter than Shimano, and SRAM is the lightest.
SRAM was the first with SRAM red 22 to be sub 2 kg. (1.7kg)
Weight comparison
1. Shimano PHL price
105 2.498 grams P18,000
Ultegra 6800 8000 2,294 grams 30,000
Durace 9000 1,998 grams 64,000
