Personally i don't think it's too heavy. However, if I was on a touring time trial (surely an oxymoron, yes?), or going up and down mountains all day for all of my tours, maybe yes. I also agree that I'm more convinced that bulk is a more important factor -at least to a point -compared to weight. I like to have a tent that I can pack in a pannier (if I leave the bike locked up, I like to take just one pannier with me if I feel the need to -usually containing my most expensive items: tent, sleeping bag, mat and stove -the other pannier has my clothes and dirty smelly laundry in -surely a good theft deterrent, and more easily replaceable for me).

Having said that, I would also prefer a freestanding tent.....but I 100% agree with what skilsaw posted: