How I Made My Bike Crazy Light

Ollie Bridgewood’s just made his Orbea Orca even lighter — and it’s now officially UCI illegal. 😅 In this video, he takes you through every modification he’s made to it and how much weight each one saves. Plus, to make things more interesting, this isn’t just an impractical weight-weenie build. It’s a fully functional, practical road bike, that's of a spec & build that COULD actually win the Tour de France!🚴‍♂️💨 Maybe just with a different rider! 🤭

⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 Ollie's super light Orbea Orca 🔥
00:46 Ollie's First Thoughts on the Bike
02:09 Wheels, Freehub Sound Check & Weight Savings
04:23 Tyres & Tubes
06:22 Cockpit
07:45 Saddle & Seatpost
09:50 Bottle Cages
10:51 Crankset, Chainrings & Cassette
12:33 Pedals

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