Thanks for pointing out the weight to me. That does matter somewhat since I do have to negotiate the front steps of my building and get the bike up and down the stairs to the side door I use.

As for that Giant, I require fenders and a chain guard since I ride in my work clothes (wool trousers, sometimes a suit, etc.). Both, I understand, can be installed after market, as I've done with my current ride, but that adds to the expense and is, I've found, a rather inelegant solution.