Hi all,
Recently I have become very curious in different component weights and
ways (or weighs :-D) to lighten my muni.
First: how much does the Viscount saddle (w/o seat post) weigh in lbs.?
At Bronson’s webshots page the miyata/carbon fiber/leather cover is
listed at 1.74 lbs. so I won’t ask for that.
Second: how much should seat tube overlap the seat post? Currently I have
a 300mm post but almost 6" of it is hidden by the seat tube. I’m guessing
I could safely lose 3" of the post.
Oh no! Re-reading my questions I realize the weight weenie bug has bit
me!
Jeff
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By removing the tyre, tube, rim, spokes, hub, bearings, bearing holders,
frame, clamp, seatpost, seat and brakes, I have managed to get a unicycle
that weighs absolutely nothing. Cool hey?
Wayne.
“jeff d tuttle” <moosebreath1@juno.com> wrote in message news:mailman.1014223833.31574.rsu@unicycling.org…
> Hi all,
> Recently I have become very curious in different component weights and
> ways (or weighs :-D) to lighten my muni.
>
> First: how much does the Viscount saddle (w/o seat post) weigh in lbs.?
> At Bronson’s webshots page the miyata/carbon fiber/leather cover is
> listed at 1.74 lbs. so I won’t ask for that.
>
> Second: how much should seat tube overlap the seat post? Currently I have
> a 300mm post but almost 6" of it is hidden by the seat tube. I’m guessing
> I could safely lose 3" of the post.
>
> Oh no! Re-reading my questions I realize the weight weenie bug has bit
> me!
>
> Jeff
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> By removing the tyre, tube, rim, spokes, hub, bearings, bearing holders,
> frame, clamp, seatpost, seat and brakes, I have managed to get a unicycle
> that weighs absolutely nothing. Cool hey?
>
> Wayne.
>
> “jeff d tuttle” <moosebreath1@juno.com> wrote in message
> news:mailman.1014223833.31574.rsu@unicycling.org…
> > Hi all,
> > Recently I have become very curious in different component weights and
> > ways (or weighs :-D) to lighten my muni.
> >
> > First: how much does the Viscount saddle (w/o seat post) weigh in lbs.?
> > At Bronson’s webshots page the miyata/carbon fiber/leather cover is
> > listed at 1.74 lbs. so I won’t ask for that.
> >
> > Second: how much should seat tube overlap the seat post? Currently I have
> > a 300mm post but almost 6" of it is hidden by the seat tube. I’m guessing
> > I could safely lose 3" of the post.
> >
> > Oh no! Re-reading my questions I realize the weight weenie bug has bit
> > me!
> >
> > Jeff
> > ________________________________________________________________
> > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO!
> > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less!
> > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit:
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> Wayne van Wijk wrote:
> > By removing the tyre, tube, rim, spokes, hub, bearings, bearing holders,
> > frame, clamp, seatpost, seat and brakes, I have managed to get a
unicycle
> > that weighs absolutely nothing. Cool hey?
> “John B” wrote:
> You forgot the pedals and cranks.
Don’t be daft - how could it possibly work without pedals and cranks?
On Fri, 22 Feb 2002 11:54:53 -0600 fred
<fred.hmym@timelimit.unicyclist.com> writes:
>
> The unmodified Viscount seat (incl. bumpers, bumper screws,
> attachment
> bolts and nuts) weighs in at 987g (34.81 oz).
>
> Fred
Thanks for the serious answer (although I enjoyed the other comments!)
Jeff
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