I am sure about the weight. I have a Park DS-1 bike scale. I weighed it
when I took the photos. I coated the inside of the frame. The wide B-68 is
heavier than a B-17, The stem is steel. The 105 rear derailleur has steel
parts. The Noodles are the widest width I could get. It has 44 mm wide
tires. I am 6' tall, long torso, short legs, and fat. I could lose the
weight of several complete bicycles and still be overweight, so I don't
really build bikes to be light. Durable and comfortable is important to me.
Due to the proportions of my body, I love bikes with relatively long top
tubes and high handlebars, probably one if the reasons I like Rivendells so
much. I have tried all sorts of handlebars but still prefer drops - I have
been riding them since my 1970 Schwinn Varsity Sport and feel funny sitting
too upright.
Laing
On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 9:18:09 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote:
> A kickstand would be a good starter / learner project in drillium. If
> you're unhappy with the result, it unbolts so no harm done. And they're
> cheap.
>
> I recall something about the weight of the top tube only being ounces so
> probably not worth much attention in attempting lightness. As has been
> said, if you're looking for a light bike, look elsewhere.
>
> Are you sure about the 26 lb 15 oz? I weighed my Atlantis ("...about a
> pound more than our other bikes.") one time while re-assembling after a
> tour, and before I put on any racks or other stuff, it was 27 lbs, probably
> with Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. Hard to think a sporty road bike could
> weigh as much as a touring bike. In any case, you have a beautiful build.
> Enjoy!
>
> dougP
>
> On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11:49:06 AM UTC-7, lconley wrote:
>>
>> Too hard to rustproof....
>>
>> I haven't personally drilled any holes in anything, but I did consider
>> getting a kickstand and going after it with the drill press.
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 2:34:42 PM UTC-4, LBleriot wrote:
>>
>>> Why not drill out that second top tube?
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>
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