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Offline Flatmen

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Shaving weight of this opsis
« on: April 06, 2012, 06:14:28 AM »
I was just wondering on few tips to shave weight of my dk opsis 2011
It is pretty much stock the only upgrades i made are some Odyssey Frequency G K-Lyte Kevlar Tire
And some Colony fantastic Plastic Pedals.
I am willing to spend another 100$ on it! Let me know as soon as possible please
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Offline Rick Macdonald

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2012, 04:30:43 PM »
Don't spend money just to make the bike lighter, in my opinion!
 
Just ride a lot....you'll get stronger and the bike will become more manageable, AND you'll have that $$ to spend when you need to replace actually broken parts..have fun!
 
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Offline Flatmen

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2012, 06:35:06 PM »
alright il consider that, im 5'3 and not very strong for my age with 115 pounds (im turning 15 tomorow)
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Offline Topsey

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2012, 07:11:44 PM »
Id also wait a little while, See how commited you are & if you stick with it you've already got lighter tyres if i were in your shoes id save up & buy a new wheelset. Doesnt have to be super expensive but you can lose some serious weight getting new wheels.
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Offline Flatmen

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2012, 09:28:22 PM »
Alright Top, and i have been riding flatland for 3 years now? Really into it
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Offline Topsey

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2012, 09:49:35 PM »
Sounds like your commited then :) Save up for a decent wheelset you will lose some serious weight. 36h, Double Butted Spokes, Alloy Nipples & lightweight rim. I mean you can get rims that weigh like 11oz now. I would go for something around 15/16oz though.
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Offline MAYTRICKS

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2012, 10:09:27 PM »

Working with $100 my suggestions are the following.

-Light inner tubes
-Aluminum pegs
-Pivotal seat and post combo or KHE seat and post

Lightening theses parts will change the overall feel of your bike shaving weight at the ends and middle opposed to either or. You may however have to shop around to fit all of these parts into your budget but, that can be fun. Feel free to message me for some leads on deals whether on new or used parts.
« Last Edit: April 06, 2012, 10:16:49 PM by MATRICKS »
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Offline Flatmen

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2012, 12:47:01 AM »
how does wheel set work? (I been riding for few years always ask around if stuff fits on my bike before purchassing) HAHA.

So a wheel set is from the wheel componotents on flatland fuel?
And for the rims.
I just baught the tires so could i still use them if i changed rims and wheel? Thanks for info guys
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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2012, 12:53:22 AM »
Basically, you need to buy Rim, Hub & Spokes & get it laced up (Pat @ Flatland fuel will do it) You just need to get 3/8ths (10mm) Axles.
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Offline Scuffy

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2012, 07:52:08 PM »
Quote from: Topsey on April 07, 2012, 12:53:22 AM
Basically, you need to buy Rim, Hub & Spokes & get it laced up (Pat @ Flatland fuel will do it) You just need to get 3/8ths (10mm) Axles.

3/8" for the front and 14mm for the rear.
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Offline Topsey

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2012, 08:50:17 PM »
Does the opsis have 14mm drop outs then? Im not really in the know with its specs.
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Offline Hatebreeder

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Re: Shaving weight of this opsis
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2012, 08:57:10 PM »
Yes its 14mm in the rear.
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