Originally Posted by
Cyclebum
...Most touring bikes weigh about 30 pounds, sans accessories, vs an entry level road bike at maybe 20 pounds.
10 pounds difference? Really? Must be using the marketing guys weight for the road bike. And 30 pounds is pretty heavy for a good basic touring bike. At the same price point, I would suggest the weights are 23 vs 27 pounds +/-, or about 5 pounds. Once the racks and bags go on, then the difference begins to add up.