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WorldÂ’s Lightest Bike

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World’s Lightest Bike

World’s Lightest Bike
Portland’s Het Fairwheel Podium have rebuilt the bike to weigh in at an incredible 2.7kg.
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World’s Lightest Complete Build List

Frame: Custom Spin
Fork: Custom Handmade THM
Wheel Set:
Rims: AX-Lightness
Rear Hub: Custom Dash
Front Hub: Custom Dash
Spokes: Pillar xtra
Skewers: Tune U19
Tires: Tufo S3 Lite
Handle Bar: Custom Schmolke
Stem: Custom NoRa
Headset: Custom KCNC / Extralite Hybrid
Shifters: Custom
Brake Levers: Super Modified Campagnolo Record 10
Brake Calipers: Ax-Lightness Orion Premium
Seatpost: Custom Tune
Saddle: Custom Tune
Cranks: Custom Myth
Chain: KMC
Cassette: Recon Ti Cassette
Seat Collar: BTP
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10 (Changed from Sram Red after Photo Shoot)
Pulleys: Fiber-Lyte
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10
Grips / Bar Tape: Custom
Pedals: Custom Aerolights
 
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I wonder what the weight limit is for it. I don't think it'd handle my 220pds for very long.