Phil
Nice, the weight adv must be in the frame...mines bang on 7kg ready for the road.
 
I've just sent a follow request...
 
Cheers,
 
Phil.

 yeah and the carbon rims, 
 
good thing that cause im not light, 
 
you do some massive kays phil good work
 

There's some good stuff down there too, but was meaning south coast of Sydney.
 
In particular Jamberoo Mountain Rd, Saddleback Mountain and Macquarie Pass...Saddleback is the hardest of any climbs I have ridden in Australia so far.
 
With my history on the road, dont think I can be trusted on a MTB!!

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Phil
Nice, the weight adv must be in the frame...mines bang on 7kg ready for the road.
 
I've just sent a follow request...
 
Cheers,
 
Phil.

yeah and the carbon rims, 
 
good thing that cause im not light, 
 
you do some massive kays phil good work
 

Haha, yeah its been diagnosed as OCD(Obsessive cycling disorder)!!
 
My wheels are carbon too, though RS80's. The rear is starting to get a bit notchy after 7000kms, they have been perfect to this point, never gone out of true. I will upgrade to DA9000 C24's to do the ACE250 on. Should roll a little better and save another 150grm in weight:)

HI Phil
The Oppy C6 was also on my list but the guy was asking for $$ outside my price range. Also had a 2010 Orbea Orca lined up but the guy was also too greedy for my liking although it was a nice bike with identical frame geometry as the Onix. There are plenty of decent rides out there at a fraction of new prices for tight arses like me 

At 100kg+ I'm not thinking chasing a few 100 grams is high on my priorities.
Funny thing tho the guy who I purchased from upgraded to a $8k Bianchi and was saying how he shelled out major $$ for the ultra light carbon rims etc but then showed us this chunk of a spotlight he uses at night - must weigh more than he saved!. That said I think there are gains to reducing rotating mass and inertia hence wheels are probably the biggest bang for buck for on an entry level bike. Upgrade-itis is beginning to emerge............hello Wiggle.....

True Paul,
 
The cheapest upgrade is weight loss...and all you have to do to make that happen is pedal...lots!!
 
I started at 100kg+ and a year later I was low 80kg range...200km a week and eat what you like...I guarantee you will loose weight!!
 
From being destroyed after 2km on the bike to finishing a 256km ride with just shy of 6000m of climbing.
 
Eventually you find you can go faster...and for longer...before you know it your competitive.
 
Although I have never raced, I hold my own with the B Grade bunch at Olympic Park...on a good day, I'm sure I could stay with the A Bunch for at least a few laps...all from recreational riding!!
 
My solo average speed went from 20kph to 34kph for an 80km ride on the M7 cycle path...all in just over 12 months.
 
Bunch training now see's an average speed of around 41kph for 25km.
 
If my 'never played sport in my life body' can get moving...anyone can do it!!
 
Just get out and get pedaling!! And stick with it!!
 
Cheers,
 
Phil.