I know weight is not the most important factor in a tri bike, but on a hilly course it is a consideration and data is hard to come by, so this is a survey that should be useful if enough people answer without exaggeration. Here’s mine:
2012 Specialized Shiv Expert
Dura Ace components
Alloy specialized aerobar
DT Axis 2.0 wheels
Adamo Road saddle
Weight: 20.5 pounds.
there is already the starbike weight weenie database which catalog tons of frames and parts. I would just head over there
I did not know about that database, but it looks like there are not many tri bikes in there… I checked for Spec, Trek, Orbea and Look and none of their tri frames were there… But it looks great for a lot of components!
I did not know about that database, but it looks like there are not many tri bikes in there… I checked for Spec, Trek, Orbea and Look and none of their tri frames were there… But it looks great for a lot of components!
Yeah i searched a few months ago. Very few tri bikes listed. Even some of the main stream tri bikes are absent.
I did not know about that database, but it looks like there are not many tri bikes in there… I checked for Spec, Trek, Orbea and Look and none of their tri frames were there… But it looks great for a lot of components!
add yours!
With or without the 4 water bottles???
Answer: Too much. P3 with Bonti bars, SMP saddle and a middle-age bulge. 19.5 lbs. before flat kit and bottles. Just added a Quarq so probably even more now…
The weight I posted was without water bottles or flat kit.
I did not know about that database, but it looks like there are not many tri bikes in there… I checked for Spec, Trek, Orbea and Look and none of their tri frames were there… But it looks great for a lot of components!
Yeah i searched a few months ago. Very few tri bikes listed. Even some of the main stream tri bikes are absent.
In fact, the last road frame on that list is from 2009. It’s horribly outdated. I know the forums there are active, and I wonder why the listings aren’t updated any more?
How heavy is the engine?
More importantly, how strong is the engine?
If the answers to these two questions indicate a fairly positive response then the bike weight doesn’t really matter much.
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Oh, oh, oh. I want to play!
Just swaped out my cockpit and seat last week to upgrade. Put race wheels on this morning and couldn’t resist the temptation to weigh it. I know weight is a minor consideration on a TT bike but I can’t help myself.
2011 Jamis Xenith T
SRAM Force components
Profile Design CX3 cockpit (purchased on ST classified!)
Profile Design Altair 80 wheelset
Bontrager Team TT saddle
Weight: 18.34 pounds
Aerodynamics are much more important. This is an issue that has been beat to death. Weight becomes more relevant for the billie goats…
Thanks for posting your data! So far we have 3 data points: 20.5, 19.5, 18.34 - so far mine’s the heaviest but even on a tough climb I don’t think I could blame the 2 pound difference if you beat me. When I upgrade wheels and tires maybe I can come down 0.5 to 1 lb while also getting more aero.
Scott Plasma 2 with race wheels, H3 and a Ren disc 17.46 pounds. Campy drive train and a Quarq.
As others have mentioned its the aerodynamics that count.
Two More data points, as shown.
Small Trek Speed Concept: 17.1 pounds
Small Scott Plasma: 17.9 pounds
Parlee TT XL/Tall Frame
SRAM Red
3T Brezza LTD Bars
Zipp Vuma Chrono Crank
Zipp 808 wheels (Clydesdales)
Weight 17.1
Weight has probably changed because I have swapped out the crank for a SRAM Red Quarq.
Funny my Parlee XL frame weighs the same as Speed Concept Small.
It’s a peculiar site. I tried to add my Look 586 in 2006. Went through the steps several times. It never made it to the list. Don’t visit the site much anymore.
Aerodynamics are much more important. This is an issue that has been beat to death. Weight becomes more relevant for the billie goats…
Who cares? It’s still fun to see what people’s bikes weigh out of curiosity.
Trek Speed Concept 7.0 (Large)
SRAM components
Zipp 808 FC Carbon Clincher wheels
8.4 kg / 18.51 lbs
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I would think it is a combination of your weight and the bike’s weight that would affect your hill climbing. Losing 1.5lbs on your body, would in theory drop 1.5lbs from your total bike/body weight when climbing. Same weight loss if your stripped 1.5lbs from your bike. Other thoughts?