POPS Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 OK guys, here is an old one I am sure.. I am putting together a Titan Micro Mini for my 2 year old grand child. So far Either 18 x 1" wheels with red line hubs, or 20 x 1" with sun TNT low flange hubs with Alum. axels . Both are laced , front 18 back 24. Ti. spokes.. Uni seat with Alm. post. dk mini stem, Graphite bars with foam grips. And Turn3 racing 100mm cranks.Any ideas on making it lighter? Looking at Graphite wheels, any thoughts?? And no I am not looking to adopt anyone!!! Thanks Guys in advance. POPS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin TrulyOdd Posted August 27, 2014 Admin Share Posted August 27, 2014 drill it all out!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPS Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks But I think I'll try something a little SAFER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubplatestyle Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 drill it all out!!! If you're careful in planning and execution, milling & drilling components is very safe. You're building a micro mini for a rider that is most likely under 70 lbs. So you have a bit of leeway far as strength is concerned. Examine each component and decide if there's any excess material you could shave or mill off. Another area you can save is in hardware and axles, start swapping out all steel hardware for titanium or aluminum. Just remember to seat the cranks with the original hardware first, then do your swap. If you're using side pull brakes, trying finding an O.M.A.S. pivot bolt kit (titanium pivot bolts w/ aluminum hardware). Are you running sew-ups? If not, there's a little saving there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardsale2 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 drill it all out!!! If you're careful in planning and execution, milling & drilling components is very safe. You're building a micro mini for a rider that is most likely under 70 lbs. So you have a bit of leeway far as strength is concerned. Examine each component and decide if there's any excess material you could shave or mill off. Another area you can save is in hardware and axles, start swapping out all steel hardware for titanium or aluminum. Just remember to seat the cranks with the original hardware first, then do your swap. If you're using side pull brakes, trying finding an O.M.A.S. pivot bolt kit (titanium pivot bolts w/ aluminum hardware). Are you running sew-ups? If not, there's a little saving there. if youre good it turns out nice 163mm Suntour cranks drilled BITD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubplatestyle Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Here's a few things I did for my Champion Jr. Mini: Modified Kingsbury Pedals w/ hollowed out pedal spindles. Milled-out 152mm Sugino Maxy Cranks Drilled-out Weinmann 500 brake caliper w/ O.M.A.S. titanium pivot bolt and Campagnolo Sintered Cork brake pads. Modified Uni Turbo Seat Drilled-out Suntour Freewheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
