Originally Posted by
hybridbkrdr
There's always the Nashbar touring frameset.
My touring bike is based on Nashbar's double-butted aluminum touring frame. I think it's around 23lbs with all components, handlebar bag mount and Bagman QR attached, but without any luggage or water bottles. At that weight, it's only a tad slower than my 17lb road bike over most flat to rolling routes...