Originally Posted by
rodar y rodar
The frame is actually only a small portion of a bike`s weight. If you put a new frame in the middle of the same bike, it won`t be much differentfrom the current weight. It might be a prettier color, though
+1. Look to the components to save a bit of weight, like tires, wheels, racks, crank, etc. FWIW, I've seen a number of bikes from that era and price point sporting steel handlebars.
