Kona scrap weight problem!!

[davo069069]

hey all i have a 05 kona scrap modded a lil bit but it weighs like 15 kgs im not a weight wennie but i would like to see it at around 12-13kgs and i was wondering what all of your thought would be to lighten my baby up?? i dont have alot of money to wast because im buying a car soon so cheapest option would be nice... i no my rear wheel is heavy but il have to get over that for now because i just bought it... plus if anyone out there could tell me the weight of my frame it would be very much apreciated because i can never find out how much the damn thing weighs!!!:mad:, also if anyone could tell me a good cheap light fork because the dirt jams ar heavy as all buggery lol.


heres a lil spec list of it so far

Forks:Dirt Jam Pro
Crankset:Truvativ Husselfelt >>chromed:D<<
Bar:Truvativ Husselfelt
Stem:Truvativ Husselfelt
Saddle:Stock KONA
Front Rim: Alex DM24
Rear Rim: Sun Double Track
Front Hub: Shimano
Rear Hub: DICE HooDoo
Front Tyre: Maxxis Holly Roller
Rear Tyre: Maxxis hookworm
Brakes: Hayes 9
Bashy:Black E13
Seat Post: Truvativ XR
Pedals:Primo Super Tenderizer
Single Speed Conversion (no tentioner)

[.:Easily:.]

things you need to replace are

Forks: Dirt Jam Pro THIS
Crankset:Truvativ Husselfelt >>chromed<< POSSIBLY THIS
Bar:Truvativ Husselfelt
Stem:Truvativ Husselfelt
Saddle:Stock KONA
Front Rim: Alex DM24 THIS
Rear Rim: Sun Double Track THIS
Front Hub: Shimano
Rear Hub: DICE HooDoo THIS
Front Tyre: Maxxis Holly Roller
Rear Tyre: Maxxis hookworm
Brakes: Hayes 9
Bashy:Black E13
Seat Post: Truvativ XR
Pedals:Primo Super Tenderizer
Single Speed Conversion (no tentioner)

[samsty]

Just letting you know that the admin guys won't like you putting the same post in two different threads. Just stick to doing one. Just letting you know in a friendly manner as others might not be so nice about it.

I would be guessing that those forks that you have arent very light. ( although new forks can be very expensive). Maybe try and check the farkin.net for sale threads to see if there are any bargains around. Good luck with getting the weight down.

[shred]

hey i got a shred and its low 14s but i am about to shave some more weight off, try cutting ur seat post, cutting bars down. take front brake off. go single speed and try to get perfect tension, take bash ring of if u want to go that far, take of the small ring on the front. but if u want to spend some money lighten things that sping first, coz things that spin are heavier then things like stem, bars etc. so things like pedals, wheels, cranks ect.

[will...]

Maxxis Hookworms are heavy peices of crap. No offence, but I think they weigh up to 800g each!

[shred]

Maxxis Hookworms are heavy peices of crap. No offence, but I think they weigh up to 800g each!

nah i think its more then that aye, i think its was more around the 1kg mark??? correct me if iam wrong

[will...]

Yeah, I heard 900, but I put it down to 800 just in case I was wrong... Still really heavy though!

[Ruckus_Lord]

Forks: Dirt Jam Pro -Pike 409 air u-turn ($600 posted from torpedo7)
Crankset:Truvativ Husselfelt -Shimano XT ($220 from chain reaction cycles)
Bar:Truvativ Husselfelt -Easton EA30
Stem:Truvativ Husselfelt
Saddle:Stock KONA SDG I-beam seat and post
Front Rim: Alex DM24
Rear Rim: Sun Double Track
Front Hub: Shimano
Rear Hub: DICE HooDoo
Front Tyre: Maxxis Holly Roller
Rear Tyre: Maxxis hookworm -GET RID OF THIS!!!!!!!!!
Brakes: Hayes 9 -Avid juicy 5
Bashy:Black E13
Seat Post: Truvativ XR
Pedals:Primo Super Tenderizer
Single Speed Conversion (no tentioner)

I'm not exactly sure what type of riding you're doing, so I just made the upgrades as versitile and cheap as I could think of. Those upgrades should bring it to the mid-high 13kgs or there abouts.

You do not have to shop overseas at the places I said, but as you said you where on a tight budget I only thought it was fair to let you in on it, by all means support your LBS when possible, but as some people can't understand, not everyone is made of money. :)

[will...]

Those pedals are tons heavy as well, I only just saw you had them. Shimano DX's for lightness and durabilty, and MG-1s for extreme lightness (350g a pair), but can crack easily.

[Callan.]

I'm not exactly sure what type of riding you're doing, so I just made the upgrades as versitile and cheap as I could think of. Those upgrades should bring it to the mid-high 13kgs or there abouts.

You do not have to shop overseas at the places I said, but as you said you where on a tight budget I only thought it was fair to let you in on it, by all means support your LBS when possible, but as some people can't understand, not everyone is made of money. :)

if he does this, he will need new hub aswel, plus spokes etc. or new wheel.

[Renegade]

No one has said(or ive missed) the maxxis tyres. A hookworm and a holy roller.. ouch.. get some light tyres and your notice a big difference.

[Callan.]

No one has said(or ive missed) the maxxis tyres. A hookworm and a holy roller.. ouch.. get some light tyres and your notice a big difference.

yep you missed haha

[ruffin1]

do lots of skids and wear out the tyres you should get about 200grams lighter without the tread.