Hey John, Thanks for your reply. I am OK with steel just a little bit leery after riding the super heavy 40 pound bike around. The bike was a beast. My Cannondale is aluminum and 23 pounds fully assembled and I really enjoy riding that bike. Would you know of any specific models of steel frame from the 80's that were light and maybe cheap or easy to find now? I'm hoping to find one in the 20 pound range.