Patrick, We weighed it fully built up sans pedals when it arrived and it weighed 17.4 lbs. I haven't weight it with the fenders so can't comment. Remember, this is a 62cm bike so it's a difficult comparison. I imagine a 56cm bike would weigh closer to 17 lbs. I don't know the numbers on a steel bike, but would imagine it would weigh in the 22-24lb range so you'd save 4-7lbs depending on the size of the bike and the build.
Joe Joe Bartoe Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. email: [email protected] website: www.synapticcycles.com Twitter: @synapticcycles phone: 949-374-6079 > Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:08:34 -0600 > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New York Times Article ("Sport Grows, and Grows More > Perilous") > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Thanks, Joe. That bike puts CF in the range of my own particular likes > -- I am assuming that Calfee does not build "stupid light." What is > the weight saving over a decent steel bike of the same design and > built similarly? > > On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Joe Bartoe <[email protected]> wrote: > > Patrick Moore asked about my Calfee: > > > >> That is very nice; a custom? If it takes 32s it has as much or almost > >> as much clearance as my two custom Rivs. > >> > >> Why did you choose CF for such a bike (fenders, presumable more than > >> minimal loads)? Ie, what advantage does it have? > > > > Calfee has three frame levels (Luna, Tetra, and Dragonfly) and in each one > > you can get standard geometry or full custom. They are now offering the > > Adventure version of each frame. The upgrades are $225 extra, but I find > > that it makes the bike more stable as well as more versatile. > > > > I chose the bike because I am a Calfee dealer and I also use them as my main > > rental bike, and I wanted to have a nice light bike that can handle larger > > tires, not beat me up, yet still be fast enough to do double centuries on. I > > rode one of my rentals for a bit and realized that the carbon was a good > > thing. I felt that it did a good jhob of not beating me up on rides and I > > would feel fresher longer. The Advneture version is even better at this with > > the larger tires and the adjusted geometry. I've never been one to put racks > > on a bike (Calfee can put rack mounts on the bike for you as well, however) > > or hang huge saddlebags on it. I make use of the drop bags and will throw on > > a banana bag if I need some storage space and a place to lash extra clothes > > to. > > > > I chose the SRAM Force drivetrain for its versatility as well. I have an > > Apex rear derailleur and an 11/32 cassette that I can put on the bike and > > have a 34/32 low gear which gets me up most anything. Right now, SRAM is the > > only major component maker whose newest road groups are compatible with the > > mountain groups. If I wanted, I could out and one of the SRAM mountain > > derailleurs and cassettes on the bike and get even lower gearing. > > > > Best, > > > > Joe > > > > Joe Bartoe > > Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. > > email: [email protected] > > website: www.synapticcycles.com > > Twitter: @synapticcycles > > phone: 949-374-6079 > > > >> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:39:33 -0600 > >> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New York Times Article ("Sport Grows, and Grows > >> More Perilous") > >> From: [email protected] > >> To: [email protected] > >> > >> That is very nice; a custom? If it takes 32s it has as much or almost > >> as much clearance as my two custom Rivs. > >> > >> Why did you choose CF for such a bike (fenders, presumable more than > >> minimal loads)? Ie, what advantage does it have? > >> > >> On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Joe Bartoe <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > Okay, now. The idea that carbon bikes can only take skinny tires and are > >> > uncomfortable and are only for racing is SOOOOOO last year! > >> > > >> > Take a look here at my Calfee Adventure: > >> > > >> > > >> > https://www.facebook.com/pages/Synaptic-Cycles/124901454233407#!/media/set/?set=a.221224974601054.57299.124901454233407&type=1 > >> > > >> > The pic shows it fendered up with 28C Conti GP 4 seasons, but 30C tires > >> > will > >> > fit under the fenders. I could probably get a 32c tire in the bike > >> > without > >> > fenders, but have not tried yet. > >> > > >> > This same bike can be made for disc brakes as well, this increasing your > >> > ability to fit larger tires. Calfee has tweaked the geometry and made it > >> > a > >> > bit longer while adjusting frame angles a tad. The end result is a fast, > >> > stable bike that is comfortable and takes full advantage of the carbon > >> > material in minimizing road vibration. I can honestly say that this bike > >> > rides at least as well as my old Riv Road did (gasp!), and in some ways > >> > it > >> > does things better. > >> > > >> > Anyone in the OC is welcome to give my ride a try if your tall enough to > >> > ride the 62cm frame. Just don't blame me if you like it better than your > >> > current steel bike. > >> > > >> > Best, > >> > > >> > Joe > >> > > >> > Joe Bartoe > >> > Synaptic Cycles Bicycle Rentals, Inc. > >> > email: [email protected] > >> > website: www.synapticcycles.com > >> > Twitter: @synapticcycles > >> > phone: 949-374-6079 > >> > > >> >> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:55:06 -0700 > >> >> From: [email protected] > >> >> To: [email protected] > >> >> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: New York Times Article ("Sport Grows, and Grows > >> >> More Perilous") > >> >> > >> >> I've ridden cf for the past 10ish years without any failures. Then > >> >> again I > >> >> went through 4 of them. > >> >> I ride steel for comfort and fun. Much like some like mountain Biking, > >> >> some like road biking, for me the steel frame bigger tires upright > >> >> position > >> >> is just different and fits me, not better. > >> >> > >> >> If I want racing speed it's back to plastic and sore neck (for a bit) > >> >> and > >> >> skinny tires. > >> >> > >> >> Kelly > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> >> Groups > >> >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >> >> To view this discussion on the web visit > >> >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/VlV02ZZIodEJ. > >> >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> >> [email protected]. > >> >> For more options, visit this group at > >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > >> >> > >> > > >> > -- > >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> > Groups > >> > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> > [email protected]. > >> > For more options, visit this group at > >> > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Patrick Moore > >> Albuquerque, NM > >> For professional resumes, contact > >> Patrick Moore, ACRW > >> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > >> > >> -- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> [email protected]. > >> For more options, visit this group at > >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > >> > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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