Jens CX Bike Loses Another 1.4 lb

Net loss since purchased = 3 lb even.

Took off 1.4 lb yesterday by switching to 1X9 and changing cassette and rear derailleur from MTB to road parts.

• MTB cassette 365g---> Road cassette227.2g


•  Tiagra brifter cable and housing 279.5g---> Tekro brake lever 140g.


•  Deore R der 311.7g---> 105 R der 231.7g


•   F Der 138.8g---> Paul keeper 58.9g


•  Big Ring, Granny gear, steel inner bolts, and steel double chainring bolts 185g---> alloy SS chainring bolts 7g


• 4 chain links removed ---> -20.8g


•  net loss 643g = 1.416 lb

Here's what I removed

Here's what I put back on

Man, was that Paul Chain Keeper a pain in the @$$ to set up!!!!

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Finished product = 19.5 lb

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Now I have to get rid of the HORRIBLE BRAKE SHUDDER up front!