Originally Posted by Emerson
I got the XT for the same price I could have gotten the LX for--and the XT is a little bit lighter. The XT cassette was $30 more, but I'm trying to save weight where I can--not for racing or general principle but because of a bad back. It also offsets the somewhat heavier Surly frame and fork.
Thanks for the advice on the saddle. I'm leaning toward the Brooks.
The weight savings on the cassette is only abot 85g, that's three ounces.
If weight is a big concern perhaps you should look at a different frame, or at the very least a different fork, as the Cross Check fork is quite heavy. Nashbar has a carbon cyclocross that is reasonably priced that will offer you some noticable weight savings.