Originally Posted by
njkayaker
This is diminishing returns (the benefit divided by the cost becomes smaller). (Clearly, we aren't talking about pounds weighing less.)
more semantics

but not really.
diminishing returns
on weight itself would mean that the going from 38 to 37 pounds matters more than going from 16 to 15. it does not. all pounds are equal.
you are talking about diminishing returns on
money spent to reduce weight of your bike, which no one would argue with.