>From an undated Columbus catalog (it shows Moser in his record attempt, and has MS and SLX tubesets listed, as 'new'!), the set weight for KL is: 1670 grams.
Freek Faro Rotterdam Netherlands
2008/2/18, Angel Garcia <veronaman@gmail.com>:
>
> The following weights come from a 1989 Colombus catalog for tubeset
> weighs:
>
> EL (not OverSize) tubeset: 1670
> EL-OS: 1800
> PL: 1845
>
> KL not listed....
>
> Angel Garcia
> Verona, IT
>
>
> > There are some listed weight limitations listed for
> > Columbus SL tubes. I believe that recommended weight
> > limit is 70kg IIRC. Around 154 lbs. KL is a lighter
> > tube set and would probably be around the same
> > weight limit under smooth road conditions. PL tubes
> > (the light track stuff) would be even lighter yet
> > and for smooth track use.
>
> So how does KL differ from the non-oversized version of EL?
> The dimentions appear to be the same. In my experience,
> non-oversized EL was just wonderful for a small rider - I weigh
> less than 130 pounds. But it's "crashability" was somewhat
> limited, which is why I suspect my frame was repaired with an
> SL downtube.
> Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia (USA)