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thewalrus
05-06-2006, 02:56 PM
Reposted from the Weight Weenies forum.

1280g

24 front radial Sapim CX-Ray - Tune 70 - Crostini 3.1
28 rear 2/3 cross Sapim CX-Ray - Tune 180 - Crostini 3.1

http://fnordsystems.com/bike/alex%20catalog%20crostini3.jpg

http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_1.jpg
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http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_3.jpg
http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_4.jpg
http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_5.jpg
http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_6.jpg
http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_7.jpg
http://www.richweinstock.com/bikes/ligero_8.jpg




Ninja
05-06-2006, 03:04 PM
Wow that's light.

Race only I'd assume!

thewalrus
05-06-2006, 03:13 PM
Not quite race only, but almost... I wouldn't suggest bad weather training on them, only dry. But they would be totally suitable for training with riders under 170 lbs.

The Tune hubs aren't well suited for long term use in wet conditions, part of their weight sacrifice is in the seals. DT240 Road for rainy conditions would be ideal but a little bit heavier. (1370g total, guessing?)