Mar 21, 2011
article & images by Nick Salazar
Our fork for the Lighten Up project is the Scapula SP, and ours came in at just 239g.
The finishing touches on our Lighten Up bike are some of the most commonly overlooked, but make a big difference to the bike's overall weight. We picked these parts for their lightness, but also their performance, and aesthetics. They're gorgeous.
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