Quote Originally Posted by laura* View Post
I'm almost done building an XC MTB on a VooDoo Sobo Scandium frame. The bare frame is scary light. I expect your Kona frame would be too, especially as the VooDoo's designer also works for Kona.

You could save a bit of weight by upgrading to one of the cassettes that uses an aluminum cog carrier: XTR, Deore XT, or HG80.

If you get lighter rims, you could also get lighter double (or triple) butted spokes. Also, instead of rim tape or those big rubber band things, consider Velocity VeloPlugs. They'll reduce rotating weight all the way out by the tire.
Thanks Laura! I have a friend who is going to give me the XTR cassette off his bike before he sells it so i'm set there. Good thinking about the wheels! I didnt even think about the spokes or tape. I heard with the Kona four, they decreased the weight of the frame but then hung heavier parts on it... which was disappointing, but i guess good for now cause it kept price down.