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Old 06-05-12 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Soloist Assassin
Rarely is lighter not better. Unless stiffness, or strength are compromised. Trust me on this. My 12.99lbs bike kicks the crap out of my 15.54lbs bike, and makes both of them kick the crap out of my other heavier bikes.

Your 17lbs. bike may be good, but if it was lighter it would be better. It may be "Amazingly good" now, but it could be "Unbelievably good" if it was 4 or 5lbs less.

I agree with your comments about "Bicyling" magazine. They are published by Rodale Publishing, which is a joke of a company.
I was waiting for you to pounce.

Thanks for not disappointing!
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