Tom Bowers Cycling - I Won’t Stop Until This Bike Is Under 5kg - Things Get Extreme!

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I said I wouldn’t stop until this bike was under 5kg… so I didn’t.
Starting at 5.2kg, I cut, drilled and swapped parts until my BMC Teammachine road bike hit the target.

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HUDUD Crank https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3BYLXlZ
SeatClamp https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009546283707.html

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Timestamps:
0:00 The 5kg Goal
1:09 Chopping The Drops (No Going Back)
3:37 Dura Ace 9150 Shifters
5:38 Drilling Out The Front Mech Mount
6:23 Ultra Light Seat Clamp
6:52 Crazy AliExpress Carbon Cranks
9:42 Final Weigh In

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Bike part mentions in this video

HY Fit BMC Seatpost Clamp TeamMachine SLR01/SLR02 (2014~2017)

Created: February 27, 2026

The reviewer briefly mentions swapping out the original seat clamp for a lighter one of the same design purchased from AliExpress.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Lighter weight (saved approximately 6.1 grams)

Cons

  • No cons found in the analysis.

Key Points

  • The original clamp weighed 18.5 grams.
  • The new HY Fit clamp weighed 12.4 grams.
  • The reviewer describes the weight saving as 'very modest but... real saving'.
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HUDUD Carbon Road Bike Crankset 277g Ultra Light 24mm Titanium Axle Easton Spider Fit Xcadey Sigeyi Power Meter

HUDUD Carbon Road Bike Crankset 277g Ultra Light 24mm Titanium Axle Easton Spider Fit Xcadey Sigeyi Power Meter

Created: February 27, 2026

The reviewer briefly mentions the HUDUD Carbon Road Bike Crankset 277g Ultra Light 24mm Titanium Axle Easton Spider Fit Xcadey Sigeyi Power Meter but does not provide detailed analysis.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • The reviewer states it is 'incredibly light' and that the weight claims seem 'crazy'.

Cons

  • No cons found in the analysis.

Key Points

  • It is a 24mm titanium axle crankset.
  • It is claimed to be sub-300g in a 170mm length.
  • It came with a carbon spider.
  • It cost less than £200 on AliExpress.
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