Vroomen’s Open Adds 17lb Limited AXX1 29er Mountain Bike Build Option

Yawn…

I have no doubt that the Open 29’er is light, but the Trek Superfly SL is 18lbs 9oz out of the box. That’s with alloy wheels, heavy tires, 2×10 drivetrain and stock Bontrager components (oh yeah, and it’s US made). I would put money on being able to shave 660 grams in the wheel/ tire combo alone.

Not trying to be a fan boy, but just say that 17-18 pounds for a high end 29er hardtail has become the new norm starting this year, let alone one with a $$$ AX lightness cockpit.

So you yawners, what would get your pulse racing, a 25lb hard tail?

nice bike but there’s not a chance in bloody hell i’m hitting the trails with that seat haha

Dave – I am with you on new Trek Superfly SL, but I have to make one correction. The Superfly SL frames are not made is the US. I do like the Open but I wouldn’t ride that saddle either. Other than the saddle, the spec is pretty sweet.

“shut the hell up”? you need to “lighten up” like the bike. it’s just a reaction on the bike not the author or his job and nothing else.

yes, a 25lb hardtail or a 30lb hardtail would get my pulse racing (with excitement) moreso cuz i know I could send it faster into a line with more confidence. but i guess being nervous to hit a line because knowing from personal experience the trouble a super light set up can cause would indeed get my pulse racing as well. no hard feelings. you can hit the line on it first. i’ve been wrong plenty!

ax-light has rider weight limits.
I think it’s 175 lbs.
So, this bike is not for everyone.

17 lbs is not really that difficult, but with all the money they’ve thrown at it… it should be lighter so this is no real feat.

@mtb …compared to this, it is a great bike. i’m sure this one will price a few G’s over 9000. So what’s your point? Daves point was that he could get a Trek Superfly SL, and get it lighter or light as this for less money. and it probably wouldn’t have the weight limit you mentioned.

@mat … (**edited**), we’re here for free exchange of ideas and opinions. If you have an argument to make as to why you would disagree with someone else’s view fine, but telling people not to say anything unless it’s positive??? This isn’t North Korea.. or Sunday School. (**edited**)

In Summary…. YAAAWWWN

I just ordered three of these. One for training, one for racing, and one for my friends to ride when they come to town for a visit. I did confirm that the production will come with AX Lightness wheels. I wouldn’t be caught dead slumming it on DT Swiss carbon tubulars.

I can’t say anything that hasn’t already been addressed here:

http://drunkcyclist.com/2012/04/20/hey-are-you-guys-open/

Thumbs up from me. Amazing SRAM 1×11.

Looks flexy.

@Andy
The only time I ever hear about a new Ferrari or Lambo is when I get to see reruns of Top Gear. So yeah, they’re cool to watch tear around, but I’d never want to actually own one (unless someone gave it to me!). And along the same lines as this 17lb MTB vs my heavy steel hardtail, I have tons of fun tearing around in my beat up Subaru.

everybody is free to think about this bike as he wants. but just two points.
this frame is lighter than a trek superfly. Just don’t compare catalogue weights when you talk about weights. The real weight of this bike is at 16.06 and this is in a size large and not in X-small. Also the pictures shown here are not correct. Check them out at our site http://www.opencycle.com. And yes luckily we have all different taste otherwise we would ride all the same bikes and that would be pretty boring. happy trails

Just wear padded shorts!