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lightweight hybrids?
Does anyone know how the weight of a Raleigh C700 would
compare with that of a Specialized Sirrus? I'm looking for a hybrid that I can carry comfortably up subway stairs. I'm also hoping for a fairly upright posture. Any thoughts on how those compare or other recommendations? TIA Louise |
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louise wrote:
Does anyone know how the weight of a Raleigh C700 would compare with that of a Specialized Sirrus? I'm looking for a hybrid that I can carry comfortably up subway stairs. I'm also hoping for a fairly upright posture. Any thoughts on how those compare or other recommendations? TIA Louise I'm not familiar with those bikes, but they look like they are likely to be similar in weight. Probably within 1/2 a pound of each other. You might look into a city/mtb single speed. Low cost and light weight in one easy-to-lug package. You'll never drop your chain because you accidentally spun your cranks bakwards while the bike was on your shoulder crooked. There's a lot less to go wrong with an SS. Unless you're in a really steep hilly area (San Fran, Salt Lake City, etc.), it will ride nicely. A bike similar to these is what I'm thinking: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/singlespeed.html You might be able to find a cheap one used on your local Craiglist or similar outlet. Good luck! -Mike |
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Mike Reed wrote: louise wrote: Does anyone know how the weight of a Raleigh C700 would compare with that of a Specialized Sirrus? I'm looking for a hybrid that I can carry comfortably up subway stairs. I'm also hoping for a fairly upright posture. Any thoughts on how those compare or other recommendations? TIA Louise I'm not familiar with those bikes, but they look like they are likely to be similar in weight. Probably within 1/2 a pound of each other. You might look into a city/mtb single speed. Low cost and light weight in one easy-to-lug package. You'll never drop your chain because you accidentally spun your cranks bakwards while the bike was on your shoulder crooked. There's a lot less to go wrong with an SS. Totally agree. I'm not a zealot, I've currently got a 35# geared city bike and a lightweight single, and have owned derailleur bikes and hub geared bikes--but if you're in Manhattan, Chicago, or Boston--which are flat enough--single speed is the ticket. Getting the bar up is possible on any model using stem extensions, don't be too worried, just find a cool shop that 's willing to work with ya. Don't think that it has to be a high strung messenger bike either, there are a few neato, but practical singles like the Redline 9*2*5 on the market. With the right components, you should easily put together a sub twenty-pounder that's plenty durable. |
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lightweight hybrids?
louise says...
Does anyone know how the weight of a Raleigh C700 would compare with that of a Specialized Sirrus? I'm looking for a hybrid that I can carry comfortably up subway stairs. I'm also hoping for a fairly upright posture. Any thoughts on how those compare or other recommendations? TIA Louise It would depend on which model of Sirrus you are talking about. The $2400 carbon model would obviously be lighter than the $550 model. The price equivalent to the C700 would be the middle of the road Sirrus Comp. I doubt that there is a big difference in weight between the two, with big meaning 2 or more lbs (1 kg). I would guess either would weigh about 23 lbs. If you have access to both bikes, why not arrange to weigh them with the respective bike shops? If they don't have weighing capabilities, bring a decent bathroom scale with you. Weigh yourself, then weigh yourself holding the bike off the ground. |
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louise wrote: Does anyone know how the weight of a Raleigh C700 would compare with that of a Specialized Sirrus? I'm looking for a hybrid that I can carry comfortably up subway stairs. I'm also hoping for a fairly upright posture. Any thoughts on how those compare or other recommendations? TIA Louise A suggestion, try to find a bike shop that starts with a bike fit and then a frame and then builds the bike. We can take any frame we sell and build it as a flat bar bicycle, with the corresponding weight of one with drop bars. Unfortunately, hybrids outta bozes are heavy, heavy with silly things like front suspension... |
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louise wrote:
Does anyone know how the weight of a Raleigh C700 would compare with that of a Specialized Sirrus? I'm looking for a hybrid that I can carry comfortably up subway stairs. I'm also hoping for a fairly upright posture. Any thoughts on how those compare or other recommendations? TIA Louise Hi Louise, They both appear to be "roadish" flat-bar bikes. So each will probably be lighter than your average hybrid. Since you mention subway steps, I assume that you either live in a city or travel to a city often. Have you considered a folding bike? Dahon and Xootr both make 20"-wheel bikes that travel on public transportation easily and are relatively light. Performance is quite good and the added flexibility is considerable. Also Brompton makes bikes that fold into tiny packages yet still perform well. But they can be expensive. For general information on the Dahons www.dahon.com www.gaerlan.com For general information on the Xootr Swift Folder www.xootr.com Good luck. -G |
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