Originally Posted by Emerson
The final piece of the puzzle and the reason I'm even thinking about weight is my seriously screwed-up back--two surgeries so far. I need a pretty light bike if I want to be able lift it myself (like to put on my car.)
I can't imagine a few pounds of bike weight one way or the other is going to make any difference in your ability to lift it or not. I suggest using a trunck rack rather than a roof rack. That way you only have to lift the bike a few inches of the ground.
P.S. - Doing the Tricross myself.