Fleet Weigh In - 29ers vs FM166

Fleet weigh in 2016-0206

Me 197.3

Scott 222.8 222 223.1 221.6 = 25.075 lbs

197.2

Poison 

229.5 227.0 228.3 228.3 229.4 = 31.3 lbs, fenders w/some dirt

197.4

Fm166 - lights and tools

216.4 216.4 216.4 = 19lbs

Chasing Creaks in Chinese Carbon

So is it the wheel or the frame? The Light-Bicycle Rep requested a video if possible, a terrific idea since its sorta what I do everyday for a living (video tape failing products in the field).

I bolted Z's Sony Action Cam to the seat post and rode on over to Chabot Road nearby in Oakland as my representative hill.

Take a look at the 3 videos  have posted here
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fk9w8ajq7f7esbb/AADBocM5NtwzgtC72L3zIkkHa?dl=0

I noticed *a lot* of flex and creaks timed to the flex. Let me know what you think.

In the name of science, I moved the wheels to the cyclocross frame.

The single speed really spun out on the flats, and the bike felt really light weight...

They seem quite solid, I might take the bike up the hill for donut Friday to find out for real.

The big question is, do I bother replacing the frame or just build a super CX with a set of carbon road wheels?

I Might Have A Problem...

So we left off at a Cx Bike - I then saw a RDO Carbon RIP 9 in my size on a May 13th Sale at Cambria Bikes. Moved all the parts off Poison and created Black Velveteen.

I put Poison up on CL and got a flaker or 2, posted it on Pinkbike and then finally Ebay, and 8 hours later it was sold on Ebay with a Buy it Now price of $650 - too low I guess!