Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
Yeah, me too. I mean, his statement was "besides, its hard to build a heavy fixed gear" Hey, how many typical road FG builds use an aluminum frame with carbon fork, a bunch of carbon and titanium parts, light rims etc. My FG has an all aluminum frame and fork, lightweight tubular box section rims and tires, and is only 49cm as opposed to his 60cm frame; yet mine weighs 19 lbs. So, I would have expected his to weigh at least that much. I'd guess that most street fixies out there weigh over 20 lbs, although I don't consider that to be heavy for a street going bike that will see some real world use and abuse.
the only carbon parts i have are the fork and seat post (which really isnt that light) and the only titanium is the seat rails. the dt rims are strong, true, and sexy, but by no means light 570g (which is more than a v deep)
anyway, like you stated, i bet most fixed gear bikes are 20-23lbs which i would consider light for the same reasons you stated.