CAAD9 Restomod

[JohnnyD]

I just looked over the pictures again.. Did you say 7.3 kg??? That's something like 16 lbs...OH how I wish my M700 could weigh that little!

 

[FPrue1304]

Thank you. I was also pleasantly surprised, since I was using only a few lightweight parts, but nothing to the extreme. You could shave off 0.3 or so with a dedicated lightweight wheel set. But it’s a road bike! No way to reach that with a Mountainbike (M…).

 

[JohnnyD]

Thank you. I was also pleasantly surprised, since I was using only a few lightweight parts, but nothing to the extreme. You could shave off 0.3 or so with a dedicated lightweight wheel set. But it’s a road bike! No way to reach that with a Mountainbike (M…).

Don't I know it.. I think my m700 is just a tad over 30 lbs. I've never really had the urge to actually weigh it, for me it just means a better workout pedaling all that weight uphill!

 

[black lightning 1987]

I wouldn't think your M700 would weigh 30 lbs. As I recall, my 1995 M900 weighs right at 25 lbs.

 

[JohnnyD]

Now that you mention it, I kind of recall that was what the dealer claimed it weighed..I've never weighed it though. I'm sure it's heavier than it was way back then. I've got some very heavy tubes in the tires, plus I usually have a rack installed on the back to carry stuff when I just ride around town. Compared to 16 lbs. it's a tank!

 

[black lightning 1987]

I've forgotten the year of your bike, but 25 lbs. was pretty light for a MTB in 1995. Do you have some of those 3/16" thick tubes for thorn protection? I have a bunch of them on hand, can't remember the brand but they must weigh close to a pound each. I have only used one - can't remember what bike it's on but I haven't needed to patch it so far.

 

[JohnnyD]

I've forgotten the year of your bike, but 25 lbs. was pretty light for a MTB in 1995. Do you have some of those 3/16" thick tubes for thorn protection? I have a bunch of them on hand, can't remember the brand but they must weigh close to a pound each. I have only used one - can't remember what bike it's on but I haven't needed to patch it so far.

The bike is a '92. and you hit the nail on the head with the tubes. They were Q'tubes but they are now shipping with Teravail branding.

 

[black lightning 1987]

I should weigh my '92 DV900 and see how it compares. Headshok adds a bit of weight compared to a rigid bike but not a lot. Build is the biggest contributor to weight of bike builds, assuming a decent quality frameset.

 

[JohnnyD]

I should weigh my '92 DV900 and see how it compares. Headshok adds a bit of weight compared to a rigid bike but not a lot. Build is the biggest contributor to weight of bike builds, assuming a decent quality frameset.

That makes sense. Good thing I am not weight conscience about my bikes.
FYI, the catalog says 25.5 lbs for a M700 in 1992

 

[black lightning 1987]

I've had a bunch of nice road bikes that weighed 22-23 lbs. 25.5 for a 1992 MTB sounds lightweight to me.

 

[FPrue1304]

Some updates and upgrades, seat post, crank and fork and new bar tape.

 

[kjop]

...and the decals are now red at the fork. looks way better – good job!

 

[kjop]

which rim brakes do you use?

btw... why the old pics are broken? or is it just me who can't see them anymore?

 

[FPrue1304]

Thank you!

These are SRAM Force calipers.

Looks like the host for the pictures broke down. Will upload some.