Heavy QR Redstone

Triathlon Forum
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Hi, I’ve been thinking of buying a new tri bike - I’ve currently got a Redstone from the late 90’s, size 57 on 650 wheels and running shimano 600. My local bike shop weighed it at just over 10kg - I knew it was a bit heavy but it’s quite a bit more than my road bike (and I’m rubbish at climbing!).

Anyway, I was just wondering if there is any merit in buying some lightweight stuff for the Redstone - I love the position, or whether I should retire it and buy a Cervelo or Guru? Be pleased to hear your opinions - I’d love to save a couple of kilos off the weight but maybe the frame is just too heavy?

Thanks.

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i will be interested to read, once you get your new bike, which you think in retrospect was the faster of the two.

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Were Redstones ONLY made in 57 size? Seems every one I’ve seen is that same size…

Very interesting frame design, well ahead of its time.

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i will be interested to read, once you get your new bike, which you think in retrospect was the faster of the two.

Haven’t committed to getting a new bike yet! But the Redstone is certainly more comfortable (and therefore quicker?) than my full carbon Giant - great for road racing but not so great with tri bars, just not steep enough and not designed for it I guess.

Any idea how the Redstone frame weight compares to current stuff?

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“Were Redstones ONLY made in 57 size?”

no, they were made all the way up and down the size range.