It was an example that you took exception to an started this whole side discussion. I could have written 28 instead of 38, but you'd still say no road bike weighs 28 pounds. Look at the original context. The point is that each pound counts the same, which you already agreed with. I am truly sorry that I didn't say 22 to 21 pounds is the same as 14 to 13.

and on the second part... completely agreed. his attitude is why some folks thought he was trolling. he apparently isn't trolling, but when someone walks in like he owns the place, no one is impressed. bravado doesn't impress me in person, either. if this conversation that the OP started with happened in a bike shop, I'd nod and smile, then walk on. my fault for not letting this thread die the early death it should have!