2013 Top 10 Lightweight Mountain Bikes
Published Time:
2014-05-12
2013 Top 10 Lightweight Mountain Bikes
Lightweight is the soul of a mountain bike, and meticulous attention to weight is fundamental for mountain bike enthusiasts. Every gram of weight will consume your precious energy. To achieve lightness while meeting the strength requirements of complex and varied mountain road conditions, carbon fiber is the only choice. Combined with more newly developed high-end components, the dream of lightweight can come true.
German HAIBIKE GREED TEAM 29 (8.6 kg)
Launch Time: 2013.09.01
Product Positioning: Top Professional XC Racing Model
Price Positioning: 50,000+
Frame: HAIBIKE patented UD Carbon high-strength ultralight 29-inch frame
Frame Material: UD Carbon high-strength ultralight 29-inch frame
Speed: 11-speed
Weight: 8.6 kg
Fork: Rock Shox SID XX,
Front Derailleur:
Rear Derailleur: Sram XX1 Carbon, 11-speed
Caliper: German Magura MT 8
Wheelset: HAIBIKE EDITION VI wheelset system
Shifter: Sram XX1 Trigger
Crankset: Sram XX1
Comments: Lightweight! No need to say more, all thanks to the XX1 system, and the full carbon fiber frame also plays a significant role. The quality of German manufacturing is worth the expectation.
SCOTT SCALE 700 RC (8.6kg)
Launch Time: 2013
Product Positioning: Professional Racing
Price Positioning: 55,000 RMB
Frame: Hardtail
Frame Material: HMX Carbon Fiber
Speed: 11-speed
Weight: 8.6kg
Fork: RockShox SID RL3
Front Derailleur:
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1
Caliper: Shimano XTR M985
Wheelset: Syncros XR RC
Shifter: SRAM X01
Crankset: SRAM XX1 GXP
Comments: In terms of weight, it's on par with the previous one, but the configuration is slightly inferior. SCOTT's world-renowned lightweight carbon fiber frame is a major factor in achieving the bike's 8.6kg weight.
CORRATEC REVO TEAM SL XTR (8.7kg)
Launch Time: 2014/02/10
Product Positioning: Professional Racing
Price Positioning: RMB 48,000
Frame: REVOLUTION SL, TCM+CARBON MONOCOQUE
Frame Material: CARBON
Speed: 30
Weight: 8.7kg
Fork: DT SWISS XCR CARBON 100MM.TWIN SHOT.REMOTE
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO XTR, M980
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO XTR, M981
Caliper: SHIMANO XTR, M985, 180/160
Wheelset: ZZYZX CROSS ATTACK CARBON
Shifter: SHIMANO XTR, M980
Crankset: SHIMANO XTR HOLLOWTECH 2, 42/32/24
Comments: Also a famous German bike, CORRATEC, only slightly behind by 0.1kg. If the bike uses the XX1 kit, it would definitely be at the top of the list!
Yinbeisi WINSPACE ULTRA2.1 (9.8kg)
Launch Time: 2013
Product Positioning: Professional Racing
Price Positioning: 21,600 RMB
Frame: ULTRA2.1 Frame
Frame Material: Toray High Modulus Carbon Fiber
Speed: 20-speed
Weight: 9.8kg
Fork: SRAM SID WORLD CUP
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO XT
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO XT
Caliper: SHIMANO XT
Wheelset: EASTON EA90
Shifter: SHIMANO XT
Crankset: SHIMANO XT 2*10
Handlebar: 3T XIDA TEAM
Comments: The overall configuration is mid-to-high-end. Although to control the weight below 10kg, only carbon fiber can achieve this, but only the frame of the whole vehicle is made of carbon fiber material.
TAOKAS SWOOP 275 (10kg)
Launch Time: 2013
Model: Product Positioning: Professional Racing
Price Positioning: RMB 22,990 (FOX fork) RMB 20,900 (X-FUSION fork)
Frame:
Frame Material: Carbon Fiber
Speed: 20-speed
Weight: 10kg
Fork:
Front Derailleur: SRAM X9
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO
Caliper: SHIMANO XT
Wheelset: NOVATEC Flowtrall 275
Shifter: SRAM X9
Crankset: FSA SL-K Carbon
Comments: The domestically emerging brand, Daokasi's carbon fiber frame is worth looking forward to; the FSA carbon fiber crankset appears rather high-end.
RONGHUI Black Mamba 950 (10.35kg)
Launch Time: 2013.8
Product Positioning: Professional Entry-Level
Price Positioning: 13850 RMB
Frame: 15 inch; 17 inch; 19 inch
Frame Material: Carbon Fiber
Speed: 30-speed
Weight: 10.35kg
Fork: ROCK SHOX REBA
Front Derailleur: SRAM X9
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 TYPE2
Caliper: AVID DB E7 Hydraulic Brakes
Wheelset: FULCRUM RED POWER
Shifter: SRAM X9 3*10S
Crankset: SRAM X9
Comments: The configuration is moderate; considering the carbon fiber frame, the weight meets expectations.
UCC Huanjing Race Limited Edition (10.60kg)
Launch Time: 2013
Product Positioning: Professional Racing
Price Positioning: RMB 14,800 (19 inch)
Frame: UCC 26” UD Woven Carbon Fiber Frame
Frame Material: SLC Carbon Fiber
Speed: 20-speed
Weight: 10.60kg
Fork: Rock Shox REBA RL 26 SA100 T CRN Air Pressure with Shoulder Control Lockout
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT 2S
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 10S
Caliper: TRP DASH Hydraulic Brakes
Wheelset: JD_1700S Huanjing Race Commemorative Edition 4-Bearing Wheelset
Shifter: Shimano XT 2×10S
Crankset: Shimano XT 40×28T Integrated Hollow Crankset
Comments: The UCC Huanjing Race Limited Edition is likely to be obtained by few people. Judging by the configuration, the main factor for lightweighting is the frame itself, which needs further verification.
JAVA LAMPO_XT (10.7kg)
Launch Time: 2013
Product Positioning: Professional Entry-Level
Price Positioning: 16800
Frame: LAMPO
Frame Material: CARBON
Speed: 30S
Weight: 10.7kg
Fork: ROCKSHOX RECON
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO XT_780
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO XT_780
Caliper: SHIMANO XT_785
Wheelset: DECAF Four-Bearing Wheelset
Shifter: SHIMANO XT SL_M780
Crankset: SHIMANO XT FC_M780
Comments: The main reason is the weight of the accessories; the weight of the front fork lowers the level. If a higher-level configuration is used, the result will be very ideal.
FORMAT OZY 88 (11.3kg)
Launch Time: 2013_4_15
Product Positioning: Professional Entry-Level
Price Positioning: 7938
Frame: 26” Carbon Fiber Frame
Frame Material: Carbon Fiber
Speed: 30-speed
Weight: 11.3kg
Fork: X_FUSION Fork
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO DEORE
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO DEORE
Caliper: SHIMANO DEORE
Wheelset: SHIMANO WH_MT15
Shifter: SHIMANO DEORE 3x10SPD
Crankset: SHIMANO DEORE
Comments: The main reason that the overall configuration is not high is why this bike cannot reach the 10kg standard. A high configuration is expected to achieve a weight below 10kg.
American Fuji Mt Fuji 1.1 (11.67kg)
Launch Time: 2013
Product Positioning: Professional Racing
Price Positioning: 30999
Frame: C10 super-light carbon monocoque, semi-integrated oversized 1.5” lower head tube, 31.6mm round seat post, water bottle mount
Frame Material: Super-light Carbon Fiber Frame
Speed: 20-speed
Weight: 11.67kg
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