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« on: November 02, 2011, 08:43:09 PM » |
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Hi All, Used this forum over the last few years for info but haven't really posted much, anyway.... Just finished the gradual upgrade/build of my meta 5.5 and put it on the scales..............32.5lbs. Is this weight typical or have I built an total porker? I should point out that its a 2008 medium frame and I've owned it from almost new but slowly over the years upgraded it to the spec I want. As this is the first time it has been weighed I'm just curious to know how it compares with other meta builds. Love the bike and dont care if it is a porker......everyone knows fatty's ride better  I'll get pics/spec up shortly. |
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« Last Edit: November 02, 2011, 08:47:19 PM by paul380 »
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damo
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2011, 08:57:11 PM » |
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Sounds about right. Think mine weighs about 31lbs.
Damo
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2010 Commencal Meta 5.5 VIP
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"We're here for a good time not a long time"
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Steve P
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2011, 08:58:37 PM » |
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My 2009 meta weighed around 33+ lbs when I first got it. Heavy wheelset, Coil Pikes and 2 x 203 Hayes Mag brakes didn't help  |
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1995 Gt Tequesta ( donated) 2008 Meta 55 ( stolen) 2009 Meta 55 ( cut up) 2010 Cotic Soul 2011 Meta 55 |
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jimbo
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2011, 03:02:14 PM » |
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Mine weighs a lot more than that mate..
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2010 Commencal Meta 5 AM / Enduro Build.. (Getting heavier all the time)
2011 Cube Ltd Race - suitably modified with Hope trickery
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Steve P
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2011, 03:06:13 PM » |
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It may interest you to know that...
2009 Meta 55 in Medium without shock (but helitaped up) = 3330g
2011 Meta 55 in Small without shock (no helitape) = 3175g.
Jimbo insists on lead tyres, that's why his is heavy. And it's extra large.
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1995 Gt Tequesta ( donated) 2008 Meta 55 ( stolen) 2009 Meta 55 ( cut up) 2010 Cotic Soul 2011 Meta 55 |
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iain1775
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2011, 07:28:47 PM » |
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Thanks for proving a smaller frame weighs less Steve (rolls eyes) |
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Ant
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2011, 08:05:30 PM » |
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wow, that's heavier than my giant reign X!
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paul380
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« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2011, 08:22:20 PM » |
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Steve P
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2011, 11:15:40 PM » |
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Nice that, Paul. Thanks for proving a smaller frame weighs less Steve (rolls eyes) You're welcome... It's not just that though. Now people have an idea what they weigh instead of relying on Manu's figures. N.B. Taping has increased the weight by 50 - 70 gm. |
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1995 Gt Tequesta ( donated) 2008 Meta 55 ( stolen) 2009 Meta 55 ( cut up) 2010 Cotic Soul 2011 Meta 55 |
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fly6154
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2011, 10:10:24 AM » |
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what type of a geek weighs his tape ,does all this really matter,nobody on this site is a world champion racer or 24 hour endurance freak,Get real lads and just ride.
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Steve P
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2011, 11:52:21 AM » |
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what type of a geek weighs his tape Me. Just weighed the frame after it was taped. After all the thread title is Meta 5 weight... And if it makes no difference, I've got some protective lead flashing for yours  |
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mc
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2011, 02:02:00 PM » |
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I've got some protective lead flashing for yours Lead pellets tipped down the seattube are less noticeable |
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fly6154
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2011, 10:04:21 AM » |
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Lead pellets tipped down the seattube are less noticeable i have got them in dude ,I need them so Steve p can keep up ha ha . Right lets get serious here,Most stock nikes are good enough for the average Joe which most of us are,wheels will help you go faster,but 50g of tape on a 32lb would not be noticed by the rider,ok 1000 ,50g all add up. But to me it what is the difference if you put 5lb on your bike in weight or carry it in your bag,you still have to push the combined weight up a hill.If you want to go faster its the wheels you need to change. |
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Pedal Head
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2011, 06:23:37 PM » |
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My 2008 medium VIP comes in about 30.5 lbs ready to roll. At the time of building Commie were claiming 27.2 for the high end 5, quite how I don't know as I'd have all on shaving 3 lbs off mine.
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PWN
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2011, 08:28:15 PM » |
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2010 Meta 5.5 Ltd in XL with dropper post comes in at 32lbs
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