This is supposed to be a low budget proof of concept, but isn't it obligatory to equip a titanium frame with titanium goodies?
The Chris King headset is ruled out, for now at least, which conveniently does away with the dilemma posed by the aluminium version weighing (4g!) less than the same item in titanium.
But all is not lost!
King Cage titanium bottle cages:
- 28g each (claimed)
- £79.98 (including £2.99 delivery) for two
- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400302042498
- http://www.kingcage.com/products-waterbottle-cages.html
Oh dear - I suppose I'll "need" four titanium bottle cage mounting bolts too.
Shall we do bottles while we're at it? I was tipped off about these many moons ago by my good friend Mr Wotler. I'm currently using the smaller size, I've also used the caps on non-Camelbak insulated bottles (long story). I'll probably go for a pair of the larger size this time...
Camelbak Podium water bottles - clear/carbon
- 610ml - £6.99 each
- 710ml - £7.99 each
- http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=75233
- http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Bottles/2012-Podium-Bottle-21oz.aspx
- http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Bottles/2012-Podium-Bottle-24oz.aspx
- http://www.bikerumor.com/2009/10/12/super-hack-shave-4g-from-camelbak-podium-bottle/
- http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/water-bottle/product/review-camelbak-podium-water-bottle-32110
Conflicting reports on the bottle weights (get these for the valve though, not the weight) - I'll pop them on my shiny new digital scales later.
Yeah I've also noticed the Camelbak cap is the same thread etc as those Polar insulated bottles - in a moment of desperation one dark morning while trying to find a cap - any cap - that would fit :)
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