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Look at Soma, they have several frames that are moderatly light and affordable. Certainty lighter than the Vaya. The ES and the Stanyan will fit a 700x32 and the San Marcos and the Double Cross takes 700x35 with fenders. The Grand Randonneur fits 650b x42.
I put about 15,000 miles on a Double Cross and was very satisfied with the frame quality and performance. My complete bike weighed about 23 lbs, but a 19 lbs Soma road bike is doable.
What size frame and how heavy are you?
http://www.somafab.com/bikes-frames/frames
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 05-18-14 at 05:22 AM.