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FB17: K-EDGE gets lighter with new aluminum Race Mounts

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Just a few months since we last saw them, K-EDGE is back with another new mount. This time they’re targeting the opposite end of the spectrum with their all new Race Mount. K-EDGE has always been about precision machined aluminum mounts that are as strong as they are beautiful, but they also have an eye on weight. The Race mount promises to be 33% lighter than their current Garmin Mount while keeping its cobble enduring strength…

Like their most recently introduced mounts, the new Race Mount utilizes a two piece design that bolts together in the middle – note that this is for assembly only, and K-EDGE emphasizes that these bolts are not to be touched. A hinged 31.8mm clamp attaches to the bar with a single bolt hidden on the bottom of the mount. Initially available for Garmin mounts, the mount uses the same two bolt puck system which is compatible with their inserts for Wahoo and Sigma. Compared to the standard mount, the Race Mount is still machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, but it sees more material shaved away in places like the clamp bands and an overall reduction in width to drop the weight.

That ends up being a 15g drop from 48g to 33g.

To be available in April, Race Mounts will run $54.99 and will be offered in the American scheme above or in red, blue, or black.

K-EDGE had some other color options on display which aren’t available like the yellow mount reserved for the leader of the Tour de France, and this raw/clear coat mount which may make it to production if they have enough interest.

K-EDGE also had a few of their newer products on display like the GoPro top cap which was launched earlier this year and their Sigma inserts.

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Stephen
Stephen
7 years ago

OR…..buy an entire (admittedly VERY crappy) bike for $25 more……
https://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Roadmaster-Granite-Peak-Men-s-Mountain-Bike/48520136
Have no idea how they can manufacture 200+ parts and ship 11000 miles…and still sell for more or less the same price as 1 component

JBikes
JBikes
7 years ago

I’m assuming the two piece is for manufacturing cost reduction? The old mount seemed like it would have lots of wasted material during machining.

MaraudingWalrus
7 years ago

Still holding out hope somebody makes one for lezyne computers.

Jon
Jon
7 years ago

I could design an insert for you, or a whole mount, and have it 3d printed. Let me know if your actually interested in buying one. Email me at appliedinnov8@gmail.com. I’m working on a universal computer mount design that I hope to bring to market in the next few months.

John
John
7 years ago

The design where the arm extends from the *bottom* of the handlebar might be slightly more aero, but it makes mounting a K-Edge in a bike with existing under-the-bar-tape cable routing a total PITA.

I’m a fan of the K-Edge combo mounts but that one change would make retrofits much easier.

paulbalegend
paulbalegend
7 years ago

still waiting for someone to make these in 35mm clamp…

tyler
7 years ago

why no titanium fasteners?

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