Re: Upgrades

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On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 10:03:05 -0500, "Brad McColm"
<bmccolm@mb.sympatico.ca> wrote:

>What is the fastest way (other than the obvious trading up) to take some
>weight off a Giant Boulder SE for around $300 canadian?
>

Diet.

On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 02:22:48 GMT, Paul Kopit <p.kopit@SPAMverizon.net>
wrote:

>On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 10:03:05 -0500, "Brad McColm"
><bmccolm@mb.sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>>What is the fastest way (other than the obvious trading up) to take some
>>weight off a Giant Boulder SE for around $300 canadian?
>>
>
>Diet.


Remember the mantra:
Low Weight: Low Cost: High Strength - Pick 2

Drill out all but a thin sliver of aluminum on the cranks. Cut large
holes in the frame. Grind down the thickness of the handlebars. Remove
the seat and seat post (actually, that saves weight, doesnt cost a
thing, and would probably not affect strength at all.... go for it!)