This Stevens Comet SL is built to just 4.87kg (10.74lb) and was the lightest bike that we spotted on our Eurobike rounds. That'll be one cent under €13,000, please
This Stevens Comet SL is built to just 4.87kg (10.74lb) and was the lightest bike that we spotted on our Eurobike rounds. That'll be one cent under €13,000, please - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
See, we weren't lying… - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Cervélo's Rca frameset tips the scales at a claimed 660g for a 54cm size, although nobody would confirm a weight for this complete bike - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Cervélo Rca frame won a gold award at this year's Eurobike, scoring highly for its weight, aerodynamics and innovation - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
We can't help but envy the spoilt child that's going to end up getting to ride this - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Lightweight Urgestalt frame weighs 790g; this complete build has Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and comes in at 5.9kg (13lb) - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The Lightweight Urgestalt looks great, but the price… We didn't even ask! - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Lightweight get religious about their carbon - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Lightweight also had a new Meilenstein Obermayer wheelset on display at Eurobike. At 935g a pair, each wheel is 47.5mm deep - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The laser-etched graphics on the Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer wheels look amazing but also save weight over decals - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This Storck Fascenario build totalled just 5.5kg (12.1lb) - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This stunning Aernario Disc from Storck comes in at 6.3kg (13.9lb) - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Storck's mountain bike offerings were also impressive in the weight stakes. This Rebel Seven 650b hardtail weighs 8kg (17.6lb) - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This custom built bike from wheel manufacturers Bike Ahead Composites weighs 7.3kg (16.1lb) complete - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This Haero Carbon bar is recommended for cross-country and marathon use only. That's because it weighs just 125g despite being 740mm wide - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Bike Ahead Composites now offer clinchers in 26in, 650b (27.5in) and 29in sizes. Weights start at 1,348g a set - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Mad Fiber were showing off their latest generation hoops at Eurobike 2013. The axle design has been improved to save weight and add adjustability, while CeramicSpeed bearings mean less friction than before - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Mad Fiber tubulars weigh just 1,080g for a set. Clincher versions hold a 200g weight penalty - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This ENVE carbon direct-mount downhill stem tips the scales at 130g - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Weight weenies are scientifically proven to have harder asses than normal riders - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
No pain = weight gained - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Cannondale's SuperSix EVO Black Inc had to be included in the weight awards - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
If MSC took any more material from these seat clamps there would be nothing left - they're just 7.5g each including a titanium bolt - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
MSC also make lightweight disc rotors; a 140mm version weighs 67g - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The titanium Van Nicholas Astraeus proves there are viable alternatives to carbon fibre in the lightweight stakes - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Scott had their full Addict range on show. At the front is the Addict SL, with its frame and fork coming in at a claimed 995g combined! - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Open are a relatively new brand from former employees of Cervélo and BMC. They currently produce lightweight creations such as this 6.4kg (14.1lb) rigid mountain bike - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
Open also produce a 6.7kg (14.8lb) version complete with an intriguing fork from Lauf that offers 60mm of suspension travel through flex - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
AX Lightness were proud of their new 29er wheelset, tipping the scales at just 1,190g. It will cost €2,800 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The AX Lightness SRT-29 wheelset uses a large and round bead profile to avoid snakebite punctures - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
AX lightness also produce the world's lightest oversize stem, at 68g for a 70mm model. It'll cost you, though - €590! - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The 4200 ergonomic bar from AX Lightness features internal cable routing. It's 168g and only available in 420mm. Not cheap at €600 - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
AX Lightness are soon to release a new frame, the Vial Evo - it's expected to be sub 700g, aero friendly, and with relaxed geometry to suit long distance riding - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The new AX Lightness Vial Evo will retail at €2,990 for the frameset - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
The AX Lightness Vial Evo wasn't quite ready for Eurobike, but these CAD renders are the next best thing - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This week,BikeRadar have been scouring the halls of the Eurobike 2013 trade show to find the lightest bikes and components on display.
We’ve selected our pick of the bunch, so for a full rundown of the kit fetching the lowest numbers on the scales, look no further than our image gallery.
These bars from haero carbon are recommended only for cross-country and marathon use, that's because they weigh just 125g despite being 740mm wide: these bars from haero carbon are recommended only for cross-country and marathon use, that's because they weigh just 125g despite being 740mm wide - Oli Woodman/Future Publishing
This Haero Carbon bar weighs just 125g despite being 740mm wide
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