idears on how to make ur bike lighter

bmxerpudden wrote: cut down ya seat pole
put 16 inch tubes in less rubber = less weight
cut down ya bars

bmxerpudden wrote: cut down ya seat pole
put 16 inch tubes in less rubber = less weight
cut down ya bars

woodyridesflow wrote: i would advise u stay away from 16 inch tube just get 20in ultralites, cutting down you axels can help a bit if u have 14mm's with heaps of excess, smaller gearing if u can afford it or your bike can accept it, i like my bars long so yer none of that cutting!, single bolt slimeline seatclamp light and inexpensive, unnesacery washers like if u have 2 on one side ur axel take on off, run one chan tensioner, have you chain as short as possible and u may not need a chain tensioner which saves even more weight n theres a heap of stuff for cheap u can upgrade to make ur bike lighter if its stock

woodyridesflow wrote: i would advise u stay away from 16 inch tube just get 20in ultralites, cutting down you axels can help a bit if u have 14mm's with heaps of excess, smaller gearing if u can afford it or your bike can accept it, i like my bars long so yer none of that cutting!, single bolt slimeline seatclamp light and inexpensive, unnesacery washers like if u have 2 on one side ur axel take on off, run one chan tensioner, have you chain as short as possible and u may not need a chain tensioner which saves even more weight n theres a heap of stuff for cheap u can upgrade to make ur bike lighter if its stock

SBK wrote: If you got the money buy titanium parts
(there expensive)

SBK wrote: If you got the money buy titanium parts
(there expensive)

SBK wrote: If you got the money buy titanium parts
(there expensive)

alan. wrote: titanium parts but they are expencive and hard to get now. if you are getting something new check if it is light. small gearing (already been said). 36 hole rims 3 cross not 4(shorter spokes). stock kmc chain there light, cut axles, cut the end of your brake arms, chop seatpost. cut your brake cables as short as possible without not being able to spin the bars if you have single cable.

alan. wrote: titanium parts but they are expencive and hard to get now. if you are getting something new check if it is light. small gearing (already been said). 36 hole rims 3 cross not 4(shorter spokes). stock kmc chain there light, cut axles, cut the end of your brake arms, chop seatpost. cut your brake cables as short as possible without not being able to spin the bars if you have single cable.

stolen bmxer wrote: if u really want to lighten ur bike ...depending on how hard u ride in the front wheel u really dont need 14mm axles 3/8 are strong enough a bit cheaper to replace if/when u bend em and also if ur not a 3 piece crank addict a one piece is strong enough and a lotlighter if u combine these wifsum ov the tips above ur gonna have 1 light bike..

stolen bmxer wrote: if u really want to lighten ur bike ...depending on how hard u ride in the front wheel u really dont need 14mm axles 3/8 are strong enough a bit cheaper to replace if/when u bend em and also if ur not a 3 piece crank addict a one piece is strong enough and a lotlighter if u combine these wifsum ov the tips above ur gonna have 1 light bike..

v1P3rM4n wrote: straight cable,slim seats,cut post(or get alloy post then chop it even lighter),trim axles(14mm especially),if u don't need pegs take them off,get rid of all plastic junk,new lighter cromoly stem and bars (premium and united).

v1P3rM4n wrote: straight cable,slim seats,cut post(or get alloy post then chop it even lighter),trim axles(14mm especially),if u don't need pegs take them off,get rid of all plastic junk,new lighter cromoly stem and bars (premium and united).

bmxbrendan wrote: And the BIG weight saver - remove tire caps

bmxbrendan wrote: And the BIG weight saver - remove tire caps

shaunsaunders69 wrote: u wanna know some good ones aigt here we go this is what me mate did he

drilled holes in stem,cut down and drilled holes in his seat post,drilled holes in his seat clamp, got some sand paper sanded down his spokes (yes he sanded down his spokes), HE FUCKEN REMOVED SPOKES, no brakes, xlt everything, no pegs, 10mm hollow axles,

shaunsaunders69 wrote: u wanna know some good ones aigt here we go this is what me mate did he

drilled holes in stem,cut down and drilled holes in his seat post,drilled holes in his seat clamp, got some sand paper sanded down his spokes (yes he sanded down his spokes), HE FUCKEN REMOVED SPOKES, no brakes, xlt everything, no pegs, 10mm hollow axles,

stolen bmxer wrote: if u really want to lighten ur bike ...depending on how hard u ride in the front wheel u really dont need 14mm axles 3/8 are strong enough a bit cheaper to replace if/when u bend em and also if ur not a 3 piece crank addict a one piece is strong enough and a lotlighter if u combine these wifsum ov the tips above ur gonna have 1 light bike..

AnimalBMX90 wrote: Riding a one peice crank is a horrible idea. unless you want bent cranks, then thatd be the best way to go.

AnimalBMX90 wrote: Riding a one peice crank is a horrible idea. unless you want bent cranks, then thatd be the best way to go.

..::BRENT::.. wrote: you could even try drillign teh 2nd wall of your rim out i know a guy that did it it worked fine on that rim

..::BRENT::.. wrote: you could even try drillign teh 2nd wall of your rim out i know a guy that did it it worked fine on that rim

anthony.selm wrote: buy lighter parts. don't drill holes in your shit and risk ruining your parts like these dumb asses are telling you. just save your money and buy lighter parts. and if you find the right geometry on your bike you will have a lot more control. lighter weight is just an added bonus

anthony.selm wrote: buy lighter parts. don't drill holes in your shit and risk ruining your parts like these dumb asses are telling you. just save your money and buy lighter parts. and if you find the right geometry on your bike you will have a lot more control. lighter weight is just an added bonus

traildigger92 wrote: also if ya have a gyro take it off and no pegs helps to

traildigger92 wrote: also if ya have a gyro take it off and no pegs helps to

eastern_rider wrote: well if weight is such a prob 4 ya just go liam Fahy-Hampton (from colony) style no sprocket chain or breaks and change the back hub 4 a 14 mm front hub u save hepps and dont need a free coaster plus looks cool xD

eastern_rider wrote: well if weight is such a prob 4 ya just go liam Fahy-Hampton (from colony) style no sprocket chain or breaks and change the back hub 4 a 14 mm front hub u save hepps and dont need a free coaster plus looks cool xD

rizzrider wrote: a cheaper way to lose weight is throw some KHE tires on the hell light iv had mine for 6 months. saved bout 400g

rizzrider wrote: a cheaper way to lose weight is throw some KHE tires on the hell light iv had mine for 6 months. saved bout 400g

behind big bars wrote: GO TO THE GYM!

behind big bars wrote: GO TO THE GYM!

behind big bars wrote: GO TO THE GYM!

whitey wrote: true if you get tanker your bike will feel lighter lol

whitey wrote: true if you get tanker your bike will feel lighter lol

tyler_u wrote: u dont realy need to go drilling holes in ur parts unless ur riding a tank bike or sumthing like that and 16inch tubes isnt a good idae either

tyler_u wrote: u dont realy need to go drilling holes in ur parts unless ur riding a tank bike or sumthing like that and 16inch tubes isnt a good idae either

bmxbrendan wrote: And the BIG weight saver - remove tire caps

ethan.bmx wrote: hahaha lol

ethan.bmx wrote: hahaha lol

04wildman wrote: Don't do shit...just keep riding a heavier bike while you save up around 1000 dollars. Keep riding and working on you hops and manuals or what ever, mean while look at what parts that are out there and continue to save money. Don't get lazy just stick to it. Next summer you will be so strong and you will have money to build a killer bike. Once you get it it will feel like you're riding on the moon. You will be so stoked!

04wildman wrote: Don't do shit...just keep riding a heavier bike while you save up around 1000 dollars. Keep riding and working on you hops and manuals or what ever, mean while look at what parts that are out there and continue to save money. Don't get lazy just stick to it. Next summer you will be so strong and you will have money to build a killer bike. Once you get it it will feel like you're riding on the moon. You will be so stoked!

aussie_pride wrote: a good way is buy a pivotal seat and post take foamout restaple it looks tidy i did it

then get a wedge out of a old stem cut ur seat post on a angle and put the wedge bit u need a longer seat bolt.and cut ur seattube down flush to the frame then put the wedged seat and post it saves so much wieght pluss it looks so gud

aussie_pride wrote: a good way is buy a pivotal seat and post take foamout restaple it looks tidy i did it

then get a wedge out of a old stem cut ur seat post on a angle and put the wedge bit u need a longer seat bolt.and cut ur seattube down flush to the frame then put the wedged seat and post it saves so much wieght pluss it looks so gud

drewleroy_91 wrote: flanges off your grips makes a massive difference!

drewleroy_91 wrote: flanges off your grips makes a massive difference!

lulu4bmx wrote: ride brakeless less weight
fodable tires
pivotal combination
some lite cranks thats all u need

lulu4bmx wrote: ride brakeless less weight
fodable tires
pivotal combination
some lite cranks thats all u need

behind big bars wrote: GO TO THE GYM!

eastwes wrote: enough said. stop being little girls and grow some muscle...


if you really wanna lose weight, fill your tires with helium, cut your top tube out, and go kill yourself for being a weight whore...

eastwes wrote: enough said. stop being little girls and grow some muscle...


if you really wanna lose weight, fill your tires with helium, cut your top tube out, and go kill yourself for being a weight whore...

lewlew wrote: ti part are shit too dear

stick to profile

lewlew wrote: ti part are shit too dear

stick to profile

IrIdEbMxDiDuKnOw wrote: cut off brakes (take off)-rubing on rims can cause in less speed also in the matter not enough speed to get air wich im assuming u wanna do thats y ur saying how to get ur bike lighter cut seat pole smaller pedals dont use alan bolts use a normal bolt with a nut at the end to pinch the seatclamp or 3pc buy ti.. bars

IrIdEbMxDiDuKnOw wrote: cut off brakes (take off)-rubing on rims can cause in less speed also in the matter not enough speed to get air wich im assuming u wanna do thats y ur saying how to get ur bike lighter cut seat pole smaller pedals dont use alan bolts use a normal bolt with a nut at the end to pinch the seatclamp or 3pc buy ti.. bars

sja_ridebmx wrote: ti parts
pivotal seat
cut down seat pole
no brakes
foldable tires
plastic pedals
cut axles down
get a haircut (hair ways heaps)
wear no socks (they way to much)
no shoelaces
no jocks

sja_ridebmx wrote: ti parts
pivotal seat
cut down seat pole
no brakes
foldable tires
plastic pedals
cut axles down
get a haircut (hair ways heaps)
wear no socks (they way to much)
no shoelaces
no jocks

braywayrider wrote: buy a hollow spindle

braywayrider wrote: buy a hollow spindle