Wow, I just can't think of a nice way to say this.

All of you are failing at basic reading comprehension skills.

I understand not getting obsessed with weight, but I'm noticing a mind-numbing trend among both commuters and tourers that insist weight doesn't matter and then falling into the trap of carrying 5-10 pounds (or more) of unnecessary weight. I'm not saying buy carbon brakes, I'm not saying to have a Ti frame instead of steel, hell I'm not even telling everyone that they must absolutely ditch their panniers at this very second for fear of never making it up that hill.

I'm saying 5 pounds is five pounds and a lighter bike is advantageous to me. Results may vary. In riding, by also ditching the seatpost mounted rack, I not only loose 5 pounds of bike weight, but I also lose the pendulum-like effect of the swaying rack. In carrying it up and down the stairs every day, that's 5 pounds less of weight I'm throwing on my shoulder. Again, results may vary.

Is this ok with everyone? Is there another person in line to tell me that I should HTFU and add 10 pounds for kicks and that I'll never, ever notice it there, ever?