Originally Posted by pexio

Soma's and Surly's were mentioned upthread. I have a Soma ES which is their road-sport frame. My size 60cm frame weighs 2109 grams (4.65 lb). The IRD Mosaic 57 carbon fork which is often sold with the ES weighs 536 gr (1.18 lb). Together they retail for $650 but can be purchased online for significantly less. I built my ES up with a mix of old, new, and NOS parts including a fairly light wheelset and, as equipped below with Honjos, weighs 20.25 lbs. Tire clearance is 28mm w/fenders, 32mm without. I'm in for much, much less than the OP's budgeted $2500.