Originally Posted by
jppe
Tend to agree----based on my experience dropping weight on the wheelset will be the most noticeable and rewarding change.
Can a Litespeed be that much heavier than any other similar bike? They are sort of out of my league

I would agree with this(Quoted jppe), but would opine that tires have the biggest effect on how a bike feels.
I believe a 'heavy' bike can be made to
feel light, and conversely, a 'light' bike made to
feel heavy, by tire choice.