i suspect this is not your cup of tea. i built this mixte up because at 70 i can not be sure when i will have to give up on a diamond frame. i need to move my bikes around so suspension bikes were out due to weight issues. while i am huge fan of disc brakes, i do not ride in the rain and hills are short were i ride, which is pavement. this fuji is just under 26lbs, 3x8 speed with 700c wheels.