Douglas851
06-Jun-2005, 22:37
I know there has been some discussion recently about how much various front wheels weigh. Here are the ones I have on various bikes, I also have some standard original wheels but have not had the tyres off to weigh them.
Brembo 3-spoke (from 916 etc) 5.3kg
Astralite 4.7kg
Classic Marchesini 3-spoke (aluminium) 4.9kg
Of course this does not tell you how the weight is distributed; the Astralite feels more "manoeverable" than the Marchesini
Also there is quite a difference with the disc weights.
Standard, steel centre and round holes 1.86kg
Floating, cast iron and alloy centre 1.65kg
Floating, steel and alloy centre (ST4S type) 1.68kg
The last discs come up on a regular basis on eBay for around £90 the pair.
Brembo 3-spoke (from 916 etc) 5.3kg
Astralite 4.7kg
Classic Marchesini 3-spoke (aluminium) 4.9kg
Of course this does not tell you how the weight is distributed; the Astralite feels more "manoeverable" than the Marchesini
Also there is quite a difference with the disc weights.
Standard, steel centre and round holes 1.86kg
Floating, cast iron and alloy centre 1.65kg
Floating, steel and alloy centre (ST4S type) 1.68kg
The last discs come up on a regular basis on eBay for around £90 the pair.