I need a really light bike

[ilima]

ap is right: a bike that light is going to be big bucks. Not only for a light frame, but for the most expensive (and lightest) components.

At your height, you can easily ride a "men's" bike. Cervelo makes some nice bikes. The R3 is probably their lightest bike, and outfitted with Dura-Ace will eat at $5700 hole in your wallet. The RS is build with a taller head tube and costs significantly less, though, at $3500 with Ultegra.

You should try a bunch of bikes. Your height puts you at the sweet spot where shops should have a variety of bikes available in a size that's appropriate for you.

Before you buy you should think about how you want to use the bike. Do you want to be able to add a rack, for example?

[Fish_Lady]

My bike weighs about 17 pounds. What exactly are you considering "light"?

You can get a decent bike and then replace the wheels. High performance wheels can really make a difference in the bike.

(I got this answer from my husband who knows waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more about cycling than I do!)

[nikica]

hey thanks for replying.
i know it is gonna cost and i supposed it is going to have a carbon frame. problem is, i live in croatia and i suppose they will have to import a bike for me. they don't have many bikes at stock here if they have cervelo at all!
so i don't think i will have a chance to try many bikes. maybe if i go to germany and bring the bike to croatia myself by train and that is not the easiest option.

other thing, i know 7kg is very light and it doesn't have to be exactly that weight. i need it to be as light as it possibly can considering the purpose and the money. as for the price i think i wouldn't go higher than some 3800$. problem is, my current bike is i think around 18kg and it is quite clumsy for handling. my elevator is really small and since i find it difficult to put the bike upright i put it straight with the front wheel turned. this light one i could easily carry on the 2nd floor with me.

the other thing that i find problematic is whether i should buy a road bike. i live in town and have a city bike. i would really like to try a road bike but is it suitable for terrains other than concrete. what if you have to ride over the grass for a few hundred metres, or over the roads where there is no concrete? or if i have to jump on the roadside? can you do that with a road bike or you will end with a tire puncture? is it maybe better to consider a mountain bike then? or a hybrid?

thank you all for such a prompt replies.

[alpinerabbit]

ok, now we're getting closer.

If you need a multi-terrain bike, you'll probably be better off with a light hybrid.
They will be around 10 kg and you will easily fit that in your elevator.
And you'll get that for far less than a 7kg thoroughbred carbon horse.

Can you purchase in Slovenia?
I can highly recommend the BMC Alpenchallenge:
Distributor Slovenia
MITRIJE, d.o.o.
Podutiska 177
1000 Ljubljana
Tel. +386 (0)51 382 217

[nikica]

thanks a lot. i will look over the net.
slovenia is definately closer than germany if they cannot be purchased in croatia.

[TxDoc]

I agree with the suggestion of visiting the BMC dealer, BMC makes some of the finest bikes in the world.
You may also like the cross machine - it would allow you to ride everywhere and be definitely faster than a hybrid. The cross machine is a wonderful bike and fairly lightweight. You can see some specs here:
http://www.bmc-racing.com/en/us/bike...te-camo/story/
Good luck

[MartianDestiny]

ok, now we're getting closer.

If you need a multi-terrain bike, you'll probably be better off with a light hybrid.
They will be around 10 kg and you will easily fit that in your elevator.
And you'll get that for far less than a 7kg thoroughbred carbon horse.

Can you purchase in Slovenia?
I can highly recommend the BMC Alpenchallenge:
Distributor Slovenia
MITRIJE, d.o.o.
Podutiska 177
1000 Ljubljana
Tel. +386 (0)51 382 217

I completely agree with Alpine here. You can find a nice, lighter, more maneuverable bike than your current one. BUT, you certainly don't do the things you mentioned (grass, curb jumping, etc) with a 7kg, carbon, Tour de France style, race bike. They are good for one thing, going fast on pavement, and are not known to be the most durable otherwise. One probably wouldn't spontaneously combust if ridden through the grass or popped off a curb once (I've done it in an emergency) but you certainly wouldn't want to plan on it. Plus they are theft magnets (at least around here).

[nikica]

thanks again for all your answers. i found that a hybrid should do for now. i found a Trek hybrid which i like although it certainly isn't even near 7kg.
i will buy this one for now until i will be more experienced for a beauty of a light road bike.

thank you for all your suggestions.

Nina

[Geonz]

Or think about a folding bike. Amazingly easy to get in the car, under the desk, wherever