Lighter road bikes don't necessarily make you ride faster, lighter bikes and parts are generally less durable, and lighter bikes require more maintenance than heavier bikes of the same type. However, there is nothing better than riding an ultralight bike. Replace every alloy bolt on the bike with titanium screws and cut out "useless" parts like the handlebars and the drill holes in the transmission, but you don't need to use such drastic homemade methods, there are plenty of simple upgrades you can make to reduce the weight of the bike. Here, we have seven tips for making your bike lighter: 1. Replace lighter wheels. Original wheels are often heavy, robbing a lightweight bike of its true potential. 2. Replace the brakes. Brake weight reduction is best applied to rim brakes. Disc brake calipers and discs can also be upgraded. 3. Replace other accessories. A kit of lightweight handlebars, seat bars, and seats makes the bike stand out and reduce weight. 4. Replace the transmission kit. Kits make up a large portion of the bike's total weight, so the changes here will make a big difference. For example, switching from Shimano 105 to Dura-Ace saves about 400 grams. Unfortunately, switching to top-of-the-line components is an expensive way to reduce weight. 5. Replace the tire. Lighter tires can save a lot of weight. 6. Change your clothes. You may not think about it, but the gear you wear adds a lot of weight. Shoes are a great place to lose weight, and will vary from heavy leather shoes with composite soles to shoes with lightweight synthetic uppers and carbon soles. 7. Other methods. You can also drill holes in your components at any time. This will reduce the weight of your bike, in fact, don't do it and you may damage your bike.