Originally Posted by
Raven87
The weights that I have seen listed are from the 28-29 lb range to around 33 with the heavier ones being bikes with suspensions. I do not want a suspended bike preferably because I really have no need for it and I do not want the added weight.
I have not seen any weights for the Cannondales or the Treks and they are two of the main brands my LBS handles. Also, I've never seen weights for Specialized bikes either, another brand that I really like.
My next trip to my LBS's this week I am going to see if they have any weight specs.
Cannondale has this to say about weight
BIKE WEIGHT: Cannondale produces and offers the "best in class" when it comes to bike weight, and stiffness to weight ratio. A bike's weight depends not only on the size of the frame and the specs selected, but the variences inherent within the manufacturing process as well. Calibration of the scale is also a factor in determining specific weight. Although we could give you "average frame weights", we feel this would be misleading. Because we are obsessed as you are about your bike's weight, we implore you to go visit your local Cannondale Dealer to help you determine the specific weight of any bike you may be considering. We know you'll be impressed.
You might find weights on the Specialized site by using the FAQs, although they seem to have more on mountain bikes than others. But I bet their take on bike weight is similar to Cannondale's.
Ask the shop. Many have scales to weigh bikes or you can take your own scale (digital fish scales are relatively cheap). If you do weigh them, I still bet you'll find that the weights are all very similar. I'd say less than a pound difference. If you want lighter, spend more money
