Case in point, Mrs Roxtar's new Switchblade:
I expected this build to be easily in the sub 30lb range. Not XC light components, but light-ish by mid-travel standards.
The build:
Pivots are known to be in the lighter range and her frame is an XS.
Mezzer Pro is lighter than either 36 or Lyric.
I9 Enduro Carbons. Not the lightest but still pretty light.
Full XTR drivetrain and brakes.
RaceFace ERA Carbon cranks.
Carbon bars
Factory Transfer - 150mm
Front tire is Hellkat Pro ACT. Not XC but in the 900gm neighborhood.
Rear is exo DHF (kindof heavy but she wanted chunkier than I normally spec)
This was meant to be a light-ish version of a goldilocks bike.
The results?
WTF?
Not even close.
And that's an XS.
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